by Cathy Alinovi | Jun 16, 2022 | Latest News
This trade association has been in operation five years – the Board of Directors knows why we are here – after all, we set up the association. Truthfully, we’ve not done the best job at communicating our purpose to our wonderful, loyal, patient members – let alone...
by ngp2021 | Feb 19, 2020 | Latest News
The fresh pet food industry is growing at an exciting rate – almost 30% annually. Through growth comes need to collaborate with other members experiencing similar growth issues. Therefore, Next Gen PFMA members have requested formation of several member...
by Cathy Alinovi | Apr 18, 2019 | Latest News, Regulatory Updates
Standing up for manufacturer’s rights is a foundational effort of Next Gen PFMA. In January (2019), we were notified of illegal seizure of frozen raw pet milk by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The NJDOH incorrectly cited human food law (Title 24),...
by Cathy Alinovi | Sep 20, 2018 | AAFCO, Latest News
As was recommended at the 2018 annual meeting in Fort Lauderdale, AAFCO has formed a new working group to discuss human grade pet food. “The Workgroup Mission shall be to utilize AAFCO’s current Terms, Definitions, and Guidance for Human Grade Pet Food claims and...
by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 9, 2018 | AAFCO, AAFCO Meetings, Latest News
The 2018 annual AAFCO meeting just finished August 1 in Fort Lauderdale. Representatives from 44 of the 50 United States, as well as Canada and seven other countries were present. It’s interesting to note that not all states send representatives to AAFCO. That does...
