PFI has received a second round of USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) RAPP funding. An additional $1.65 million has been allocated to expand export markets for U.S. pet food in 2025. PFI will leverage these funds to highlight the safety, quality, and nutritional benefits of U.S.-made pet food products while building stronger connections with international buyers and consumers. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/gdgxDXqH
Pet Food Institute
Food Production
Washington, District of Columbia 3,046 followers
Promoting long and healthy lives for pets.
About us
The Pet Food Institute and our members, who make the vast majority of all U.S. pet food and treat products, are committed to helping dogs and cats live long and healthy lives. As the voice of U.S. pet food makers for more than 60 years, we provide factual information about pet food and treat safety, nutrition, and health to pet lovers, and advocate for a transparent, science-based regulatory environment for our members.
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https://www.petfoodinstitute.org/
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- Food Production
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- 2-10 employees
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- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Nonprofit
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From Dec. 5-6, pet food industry professionals gathered in Washington, D.C. to hear from experts on critical safety topics and discuss innovations and safety solutions with peers. Attendees heard from the FDA and discussed such issues as mycotoxins, foreign materials, safety inspections, and science and technology improvements. #PetFood
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On Dec. 9, PFI submitted comments on the FDA’s Pre-Market Animal Food Ingredient Review Programs. PFI worked with its members to develop consensus on the comments, which FDA requested to determine potential changes needed to support efficiency in its ingredient review pathways. PFI members concur that it is critical to maintain the current rigorous safety standards but that certain changes are needed to modernize the processes. You can read PFI’s comments here. https://lnkd.in/gVd_JUw2
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Pet Food Institute is proud to have a fantastic team working in Colombia promoting U.S. pet food exports through our USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Market Access Program. This GAIN report highlights the partnership between USDA's SaborUSA Colombia and PFI to create "Petween," a social media contest encouraging participants to share photos of their pets while educating them about the benefits of U.S. pet food. The report also includes helpful market information on pet food and pet trends in Colombia. Many thanks to FAS for sharing this GAIN report; we look forward to continuing our work in Colombia and many other markets!
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Did you know that PFI is actively involved in two USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) market access programs to increase and promote exports of U.S. pet food to other countries? PFI Manager of International Affairs, Dana Waters, shares about our involvement in the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) and Market Access Program (MAP) in our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/ge-jY8fr
PFI Expands Global Reach with USDA’s RAPP and MAP Programs - Pet Food Institute
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Register for the Pet Industry Leadership Summit today: https://lnkd.in/eH7qj6cF
Gobble, gobble, gobble! Don’t wobble! RUN to register for the Pet Industry Leadership Summit! The holidays are upon us, and NOW is the time to register! We are approximately 6 weeks out from the conference where all the leaders in the pet industry come to meet. This year’s industry sessions are a big highlight. You will gain valuable insights into the global pet market, explore how the election will affect your business, and receive important policy updates. Come and hear panelists Andrea Binder, Dave Bolen and Candise Goodwin explore key trends in pet ownership, rising ownership costs, evolving sales channels, and the impact of global trade. American Pet Products Association (APPA) VP, Research and Insights, Ingrid Chu will moderate the session. Next, don’t miss Pet Food Institute President & CEO Dana Brooks and Pet Advocacy Network President & CEO Mike Bober, CAE discuss the results of the elections, the policy changes they’re likely to bring, and what you can do to best position yourself and your business. Check out the list of who’s already registered: https://lnkd.in/dvaGzpVj HAPPY THANKSGIVING! #petcarecommunity #leadership #mustattendevent #networking American Pet Products Association (APPA) Pet Advocacy Network Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) World Pet Association (WPA)
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PFI’s Dana Waters and Betsy Flores visited our member Primal Pet Foods today!
A special thank you to Pet Food Institute member, Primal Pet Foods, for hosting us at their Abilene, TX facility for a quick visit! It’s always a pleasure to learn more about their innovative products. The staff at this facility was so welcoming and kind to show us around and explain the hard work and care that goes into making Primal’s products.
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Daniel Nat-Davies, PFI VP of Business Operations and Programs, recently visited Bogota, Columbia as part of our work with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Market Access Program (MAP). On this trip, he and PFI representatives in Columbia participated in Expopet 2024 andattended the US Agribusiness reception, meeting with several importers and other valuable contacts about promoting US pet food in Columbia. He also visited local pet stores According to local experts, a staggering 75% of households in Columbia have a pet! Learn more about PFI's market access programs: https://lnkd.in/gZbJ8-zt
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Congratulations to GAPFA on their 10th anniversary! A decade of serving the pet food industry and supporting our pets.
As we mark GAPFA’s 10th anniversary, we are proud to look back on a decade of commitment, collaboration, and key milestones that have helped advance the pet food industry worldwide. Since its establishment in 2014, GAPFA has dedicated itself to supporting the health and well-being of dogs and cats while promoting the many benefits of sharing life with them. As we look back on a decade of GAPFA, we also celebrate the opportunities of collaboration and shared expertise that lay ahead! Read the full statement on our website ➡️https://lnkd.in/db543YwK #GAPFA #PetFood
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Learn more about PFI’s work around the world from our Manager of International Affairs, Dana Waters.
Pet Food Institute is actively involved in two USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) market access programs to increase and promote exports of U.S. pet food to other countries. Read the article below to learn more about the RAPP and MAP programs!
PFI Expands Global Reach with USDA’s RAPP and MAP Programs
Dana Waters on LinkedIn