by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 28, 2024 | AAFCO, Latest News
Since imitation is indeed the best form of flattery, our association was VERY flattered to learn that MARS (yes, THAT one, the one with $45 billion in annual sales) has partnered with Big Ideas Ventures to launch their...
by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 18, 2024 | AAFCO, AAFCO Meetings, Labeling Updates, Latest News, Regulatory Updates
On Thursday, August 22nd, I’m hosting a formal meeting for Next Gen members to discuss the proposed PURR Act along with changes in FDA procedures and — if you are a small batch pet food manufacturer — you need to consider joining us. While one component of the...
by Cathy Alinovi | Jun 26, 2024 | AAFCO, Latest News
In the last several months, there has been concern about public health safety as reports of avian influenza virus is being reported in cattle and milk. There are also reports of cats being sickened on farms where avian influenza is active. The FDA has stated “USDA is...
by Cathy Alinovi | Jun 5, 2024 | AAFCO, Latest News
For the last year, AAFCO Pet Food Committee members have debated the validity of a reduced copper claim in the OP. The reduced claim would still have allowed a diet to be complete and balanced under AAFCO rules, but to be limited in how much copper is contained in a...
by Cathy Alinovi | Nov 13, 2023 | AAFCO, AAFCO Meetings, Labeling Updates, Latest News
**AAFCO Update** In August, we reported that AAFCO and the Pet Food Committee had agreed to commission a work group to address the copper issue in pet food. <<hyperlink to that blog post>> That is happening, and I’ll detail more of what’s going on within...
by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 19, 2023 | AAFCO, AAFCO Meetings, Latest News
Attending both annual AAFCO meeting costs approximately $3500, including dues, travel and hotel stays. This is why so many small batch pet food manufacturers (like our esteemed NGPFMA members!) miss out. Well, they used to miss out. Now, through AFFORDABLE Next...
