Become a PFI Member

Joining PFI puts your company on the cutting edge of pet food policy and advocacy. However, more than most trade orgs, we actively help our members solve problems while bringing people and companies together to foster innovation and move our industry forward.

Our 2025 Highlights

  • Analyzed 4,000+ bills, tracked more than 650, monitored 200+ priority bills, and followed 160+ packaging/plastics/environmental bills
  • Tracked more than 100 federal bills in the 119th Congress
  • Proactively engaged in advocacy efforts in all 50 states
  • Provided real-time support on tariffs and trade disruptions
  • Participated in USDA programs to expand market access and grow exports
  • Offered consumer-facing education on label modernization

Our Impact 2025

100+Federal bills tracked in Congress

4,000Analyzed nearly 4,000 state measures across the U.S.

600+State bills tracked and monitored

75+Congressional offices engaged with

Membership Categories

Membership in PFI is determined by the type of business you conduct within the pet food or adjacent industries.

Producer Member

  • Manufactures commercially prepared dog and/or cat food and/or treats in the U.S.
  • Follow a strict Code of Practice as a commitment to responsibility and integrity.

Associate Member

  • Supplies goods or services to support production of dog and/or cat food and/or treats.
  • Markets and distributes commercially produced dog and/or cat food and/or treats within the U.S. under your own name or trade name for sale in retail outlets, but aren’t primarily in the business of selling goods directly to consumers.

Our Members

PFI is made up of pet food and treat producers as well as people who supply goods and services supporting the pet food community. One thing that’s universal amongst our members? Dog and cat noises during video calls.

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Put your company on the cutting edge of pet food policy and advocacy. Gain a trusted ally for trade issues and discover a supportive community of experts and businesses like yours.

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