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We’re big advocates for organizations that support the animal feed industry, and one of those is the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER). As a trusted resource for inquiries about the animal food industry’s role in U.S. agriculture, IFEEDER is the only source of comprehensive data on U.S. animal feed consumption. About IFEEDER TheRead More
In October 2024, we wrote about the end of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) in regard to their review of new animal food ingredients. At the time, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) was concerned that the end ofRead More
Since 1956, we’ve been partnering with our suppliers to provide only the highest quality ingredients that add value to our customers’ formulations. To do this, we source ingredients from both domestic and international suppliers and strive to anticipate market changes before they happen. Our goal is to reduce the chance of supply disruption, but someRead More
October 1, 2024, saw the official end to the relationship between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) in relation to their review of new animal food ingredients. According to the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the FDA and AAFCO relationship was vital to building and maintainingRead More
When you work in feed or food ingredient sourcing and logistics, you inevitably have stories to tell. We’ve seen and done a lot here at Bill Barr in the 60+ years we’ve been in service. Once again we’ve asked Edna Peuser, office manager and head problem-solver here at Bill Barr & Co., to share someRead More
Just over a year ago, the World Health Organization declared the end of pandemic. While the public health emergency may have ended, pet food companies have yet to see the end of supply chain challenges. E-commerce Popularity Adds to Existing Challenges Jennifer Barnett Fox explains in an article for Pet Food Processing that we’re continuingRead More
Let’s take a journey back in time and imagine you’re a pet owner in the early 20th century, looking for commercially made pet food. According to a Pet Food Institute article on the history of pet food, you had two options: biscuits or kibble. Enter “Ken-L Ration” in 1922, and suddenly pet owners in theRead More
Sometimes, it’s just nice to hear that you matter. But when it’s “official” that you’re a vital part of something as important as the economy? That really hits the spot. And according to a study by economic research firm Decision Innovation Solutions, the animal food industry is officially a Big Deal when it comes toRead More
When you work in feed or food ingredient sourcing and logistics, you inevitably have stories to tell. We’ve seen and done a lot here at Bill Barr in the 60+ years we’ve been in service. We’ve asked Edna Peuser, office manager and head problem-solver here at Bill Barr & Co., to share some ways we’veRead More
Beef. Chicken. Fish. Meal. Lamb. Turkey. The vast majority of pet foods rely on a relatively narrow scope of ingredients for protein. But in the world of human foods, finding alternative sources of protein seems to be an industry all to itself. Will the trend of alternative proteins ever take pet food by storm? AndRead More
