Since 1993 PFI has sponsored export promotion activities by participating in USDA's Market Access Program.  PFI provides information on attractive markets for U.S. products to the pet food industry, builds demand abroad by educating pet owners about the importance of nutrition to cats and dogs, works to ensure that U.S. pet food makers have access and maintain access to foreign markets. 

In 2009 the PFI Market Access Program is operating programs in Chile, China, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Taiwan and four countries in Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama).

For more information on USDA’s Market Access Program, visit www.fas.usda.gov.