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With Brexit bills dominating the government agenda and negotiations underway to seek a new relationship with the EU, the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA) has published its Brexit Manifesto at pfma.org.uk/brexit.

The current UK and global pet food manufacturing marketplace is changing, with the rise of gourmet recipes and owners increasingly transferring lifestyle choice to their pets.

Excellent to see Nicole Paley quoted in this BBC News article about a Transport & Environment (T&E) Study looking into the diversion of important pet food ingredients to biofuels, which will ultimately be worse for the planet. The story also got a mention on this morning’s Today Programme. Nicole explains that these animal fats are valuable ingredients, which are hard to replace and they are already put to good use by our industry in a very sustainable way.

As a result of this morning’s feature, we would like to share our guidance on responsible raw feeding.

In just one year (to November 2021) the new Export Health Certificates (EHCs) requirements imposed on exports to the EU is estimated to have cost at least £60m in paperwork, with more than 288 thousand EHC applications requiring the equivalent of 580,000 certifier hours - 285 certifier years.

PFMA (now UK Pet Food) continues to monitor investigations into Canine DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) in the US, and urges pet owners to feed their pets with a complete and balanced diet, made by reputable manufactures.

Here are some top tips from the UKs best loved national pet charities and experts.

Following a recent genomics study of the new Coronavirus, and a hypothesis around the role of stray dogs in initiating it, PFMA takes a look at the latest science.

PFMA helps owners understand pet food labels and explains terms such 'meat and animal derivatives'.

To support the launch of UK Pet Food’s world leading standard for raw pet food production, an educational poster which was published for London Vet Show.

Engaging with garden birds is a rewarding and enjoyable activity. Let's take a look at bird food sales and market trends before and during the lockdown period.

In response to controversy around the role of carbohydrates, FEDIAF has worked with nutrition experts on its Scientific Advisory Board to develop a new factsheet about carbohydrates in dog and cat food.

PFMA responds to a recent study in Vet Record on feeding commercial raw pet foods.

A key priority for the food and drink industry is to secure tariff-free trade with the EU, which remains our largest external market and our largest source of imported supplies.

To celebrate National Kitten Day (Friday 10 July), PFMA has released a new factsheet with all the guidance needed to ensure a healthy balanced diet for the nation’s kittens.

The ‘Handling Commercial Raw Pet Food Safely’ poster gives a step by step guide on best practice hygiene and handling steps for owners feeding a commercial raw pet food.

We are aware that some retailers are currently experiencing shortages of pet food pouches due to unprecedented demand. However, we would like to reassure pet owners there is a good supply of pet food in all other formats across the brands.

This week, the pet food industry held its first “face-to-face” Annual Convention for two years.