WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pet Food Institute (PFI), whose members make the vast majority of dog and cat food in the United States, welcomes Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) as he joins Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) in co-chairing the Congressional Pet Caucus. The bipartisan caucus first launched in 2020 and serves as an important venue for policymakers […]
Learn MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pet Food Institute (PFI), whose members make the vast majority of dog and cat food and treat products in the United States, commends the Senate confirmation of Robert Califf as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dana Brooks, president and CEO of PFI, particularly noted the importance of […]
Learn MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pet Food Institute (PFI), whose members make the vast majority of dog and cat food and treats in the United States, announces that Betsy Flores joined the association as the new senior vice president of public policy. Flores, a seasoned policy expert in U.S. agriculture, will guide PFI’s legislative, regulatory, trade […]
Learn MoreCaughey Joins PFI to Lead State Legislative and Policy Activities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pet Food Institute (PFI), whose members make the vast majority of dog and cat food and treats in the United States, welcomes Savonne Caughey as senior director of advocacy and government relations. In this role, Caughey will oversee state legislative and […]
Learn MorePFI Membership Convened at Sept. 28 Board Meeting and Annual Meeting DESTIN, FL – The Pet Food Institute’s (PFI) board of directors approved an additional two-year extension to the terms of the chairman of the board and all other officers during its in-person fall meeting in Destin, Fla. Originally slated for 2020 to 2022, the […]
Learn MoreWASHINGTON, DC – The Pet Food Institute (PFI), whose members make the vast majority of dog and cat food and treats in the United States, thanks U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and John Garamendi (D-CA) for introducing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (OSRA21). The proposed legislation, introduced on August 10, helps to address […]
Learn MoreWASHINGTON, DC– The Pet Food Institute (PFI) extended its congratulations to Daniel Whitley on his permanent appointment as Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). PFI, whose members produce the vast majority of dog and cat food and treats in the United States, works closely with FAS, and the pet […]
Learn MorePet Food Institute launches new video with tips to help keep a dog’s or cat’s weight in check WASHINGTON, D.C. – As families find new routines and activities after a year at home, they can also create new habits when sharing food and treats with their pets. The Pet Food Institute (PFI), the national trade […]
Learn MorePublic comments to USDA request policy solutions to help food and agriculture in the future WASHINGTON, DC – The Pet Food Institute (PFI), the national trade association representing America’s dog and cat food and treat makers, submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlighting the pet food industry’s close connection with American […]
Learn MoreWASHINGTON, DC – The Pet Food Institute (PFI) congratulates Katherine Tai on her confirmation as the new United States Trade Representative (USTR). As the highest-ranking U.S. trade official, Ambassador Tai will lead an agency responsible for recommending and developing national trade policy to the president of the United States. “PFI applauds both Ambassador Tai’s appointment […]
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