WASHINGTON, DC – The Pet Food Institute, whose members make the vast majority of dog and cat food products sold in the United States, recognizes the importance of July 1 as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters into force. PFI also thanks the Administration and Congress for their successful negotiations and collaboration, leading to a trade […]
Learn MoreWASHINGTON, DC – First-of-its-kind research finds that U.S. pet food manufacturers not only provide balanced, safe meals for America’s dogs and cats, but also stimulate the overall agricultural economy through the purchase of ingredients, labor and services from related industries. The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), North American Renderers Association (NARA) and Pet […]
Learn MoreNew animated video walks pet lovers through the pet food label WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 25, 2020) – The Pet Food Institute (PFI), the national trade association representing U.S. dog and cat food makers, recently launched a new digital tool for pet lovers. The animated video and web content, titled “What’s in a Pet Food Label,” […]
Learn MorePFI Thanks Reps. Angie Craig and Roger Marshall for Leadership WASHINGTON – Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN-2) and Roger Marshall (R-KS-1) earlier today launched the Congressional Pet Caucus, marking a celebratory day for the Pet Food Institute (PFI). As the national trade association for U.S. pet food makers, PFI worked with the Congressional offices on the […]
Learn MoreWASHINGTON – Dana Brooks, president and CEO of the Pet Food Institute (PFI), thanked Congress today for the overwhelming bipartisan support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and celebrated the passage of the trade agreement out of both chambers. Brooks also thanked the Administration and Congress for their collaboration and successful work to reach a meaningful […]
Learn MoreAgreement Removes Barriers for U.S. Pet Food Exports to the Growing Chinese Market WASHINGTON – The Pet Food Institute (PFI), the national trade association for U.S. dog and cat food and treat makers, thanked the Trump administration and officials at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for their […]
Learn MoreWASHINGTON – The Pet Food Institute, the national trade association for U.S. dog and cat food and treat makers, welcomed new leadership to its board of directors for 2020 until 2022. Elected at the September board meeting, officers assumed their positions effective Jan. 1, 2020. Tod Morgan, CEO and chairman of the board of C.J. […]
Learn MoreWASHINGTON – The Pet Food Institute, whose members make 98 percent of U.S. pet food and treat products, congratulates Dr. Stephen Hahn on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate today as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dana Brooks, president and CEO of PFI, noted that the association looks forward to working […]
Learn MoreTrade Agreement Will Provide Continued Predictability and Tariff-Free Trade with Key North American Partners WASHINGTON – The Pet Food Institute (PFI) today celebrated the agreement reached by the Administration and Congress on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will provide much-needed stability and transparency for pet food makers, and urges swift ratification of this critical trade […]
Learn MoreEarly bird registration ends Aug. 26 for general attendees WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 21, 2019) – The 2019 Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference, an annual collaboration between the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the Pet Food Institute (PFI), will feature industry leaders and education sessions designed to help feed and pet food companies navigate a complex […]
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