Annual Meeting Registration is Now Open!

Register today for AAFCO's 2025 Annual Meeting, taking place August 4-6 in Omaha, Nebraska. This year's meeting will include networking, speakers, state and industry-relevant updates, and a two-day Pet Food Labeling Workshop.

Visit the event page for registration details, pricing, and more.

Pet Food Labeling Workshop Recap

Thank you to the 64 participants who joined us for our recent Pet Food Labeling Workshop on May 1! Together, we covered all of the AAFCO Model Pet Food & Specialty Pet Food Regulations, had several productive interactive sessions, and tackled real-life scenarios through open Q&As. Attendees walked away with practical experience and the tools they need to update labels with greater transparency for today's consumers.

We will be holding another Pet Food Labeling Workshop at the tail end of this year's Annual Meeting. Learn more and register on our event page. 

Submit CFI Feedback: Due by 5/23/25

AAFCO is inviting feedback from industry professionals and the public on three food items proposed for inclusion in its Common Food Index (CFI). Common Foods items are commercially available foods such as seeds, vegetables, or fruits that are safe and suitable for use in animal food but are not formally defined by AAFCO. The CFI is intended to serve as a trusted resource to animal food manufacturers and consumers.

Please review the proposed ingredients and submit all feedback by Friday, May 23, 2025.

Annual Meeting Agenda Topics: Due by 5/30/25

If you have an idea for a topic, speaker or agenda item, please reach out to your respective committee chair by May 30.

Bulk Tote RFP: Deadline Extended to 5/30/25

AAFCO's Inspection and Sampling Committee is seeking an organization, agency, or group to develop and execute a sampling method study to:

     • Identify the best method for sampling bulk non-liquid feed totes

     • Determine appropriate subsample numbers per lot for nutrient analysis

     • Re-validate sampling techniques in the AAFCO Inspector's Manual

     • Establish new precision values to support repeatable, defensible sampling

We encourage all organizations, agencies, or universities that conduct research to respond to the RFP. Responses are due on May 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

Comment on AAFCO's Strategic Plan

AAFCO's Strategic Affairs Committee is working on the next strategic plan and is seeking input from industry and consumers. If you have views or input on what you'd like to see in the future, please share your feedback to AAFCO@aafco.org.

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) released its pet food report, finding that dog and cat food sales stood at $51.7 billion in 2024, with 9.8 million tons of pet food coming from over 600 nutritious plant- and animal-based ingredients. The report also details pet food production by ingredient and state. If you have any questions, please contact Louise Calderwood.

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