by Cathy Alinovi | Oct 11, 2017 | FSMA, Latest News
Here’s a question to consider: Do your ingredient suppliers meet or exceed your quality standards? Or are they a source of issues that constantly need to be addressed? Your answer to this question is more important now than ever before for two specific reasons: FSMA...
by Cathy Alinovi | Oct 4, 2017 | FSMA, Latest News
As the saying goes: “Image is everything.” So, most small businesses, as defined by revenues, have a tendency to refer to themselves in term of projected future revenue growth. However, sometimes it pays to be realistic and be firmly planted in the...
by Cathy Alinovi | Oct 2, 2017 | AAFCO, Latest News
It comes down to the perception of safety. The general veterinarian wants to know your food is safe. In their minds, safety keeps veterinarians from getting sued. According to published literature, your food is not safe. Published literature details the hazards of...
by Cathy Alinovi | Sep 21, 2017 | AAFCO, AAFCO Meetings, Latest News
The AAFCO 2017 Annual meeting just wrapped up and I’m pleased to give you a summary of the developments that most impact you. First, I´m pleased to report that I’m still on the following active working groups: Nutrition Facts Box, Nutritional...
by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 23, 2017 | AAFCO Meetings, FSMA, Latest News
While not a glamorous job, the function of the AAFCO Model Bill Committee is an important one as it provides a high-quality model regulation that may be used by any governmental entity wishing to regulate feed/pet food. During the most recent annual meeting, the Model...
by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 19, 2017 | AAFCO Meetings, FSMA, Latest News
Day one, morning one of the 2017 AAFCO Annual meeting started with several presentations including one by a representative of the frozen fruit and vegetable processing industry. Are you aware that 73% of human food waste is directed to pet food? Are you also aware...