Idaho cracks down on hemp-based ingredients 09.27.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The Idaho State Department of Agriculture will enforce a ban on hemp-based ingredients in animal feed and pet food beginning Nov. 1.Read More
Valley Proteins to pay fine for state environmental violations 09.21.2022 By Rachael Oatman The company will pay $540,000 in fines following river pollution.Read More
AAFCO announces new executive director 09.12.2022 By Nicole Kerwin Austin Therrell has been appointed to help support the association in its next phase of growth.Read More
ASF: Pork industry hopes for the best, prepares for the worst 08.11.2022 By Jordan Tyler Understanding the risk environment and strategies for mitigating African swine fever.Read More
New legislation seeks to address rail shipping inefficiencies 08.03.2022 By John Reidy The National Grain and Feed Association expressed its support of the new Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act.Read More
Pet food supply chain under threat of HPAI 08.02.2022 By Jordan Tyler Understanding the risk environment and strategies for mitigating highly pathogenic avian influenza. Read More
NARA testifies before US House on sustainability 07.27.2022 By Nicole Kerwin Kent Swisher, president and chief executive officer of NARA, testified on the sustainability benefits of rendering.Read More
AFIA, PFI support amendment seeking to expedite new ingredient reviews 07.27.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The new amendment would dedicate $8 million in funding to the FDA’s CVM to help approve new ingredients for animal feed and pet food.Read More
Lawmakers introduce Food Safety Administration Act 07.19.2022 By Erica Shaffer The act would create a new administration to oversee food safety functions, removing them from the US Food and Drug Administration.Read More
FDA finalizes hazard analysis, preventive controls guidelines 07.08.2022 By Nicole Kerwin GFI #245 provides guidance on the creation of a food safety plan through hazard analysis.Read More