by Cathy Alinovi | Sep 19, 2016 | Latest News
First, and most importantly, our member list is confidential and will remain that way until until all of the members feel the time is right to disclose the member list. In fact, recently, I was asked by a few fellow pet food manufacturers, as well as some regulatory...
by Cathy Alinovi | Sep 15, 2016 | Latest News
Several consumers have approached the association wanting to know how to reconcile their veterinarians’ recommendations to feed low protein pet food to dogs and cats in kidney failure while the owners’ desire to feed more species appropriate diets. As leaders in the...
by Cathy Alinovi | Sep 6, 2016 | Latest News
WARNING: This post will include alarming information regarding federal regulations — increasing and already created at the rate of 520 EVERY DAY including Christmas in 2015. This of course, doesn’t take any state regulations into account. That’s why I urge you —...
by Cathy Alinovi | Jul 21, 2016 | Latest News
More than 50% of pet food and treat purchases in the US contain functional food ingredients. It’s more important than ever to communicate healthy pet food/treat content. More than half the time, pet food consumers are searching for functional ingredients listed...
by Cathy Alinovi | May 17, 2016 | Latest News
Starting a nonprofit association for the first time is an interesting process. There are many steps, hurtles really, that must be surmounted before an organization can receive final validation as a nonprofit entity. Writing by-laws is one such hurdle. I am pleased to...
