Who We Are

Committed to helping dogs and cats live long and healthy lives.

Did you know?

Through our advocacy and the work of our members, we help America’s 180 million pets live longer, healthier lives.

The Pet Food Institute (PFI) has been the voice of U.S. pet food makers for over 60 years. Our members make the vast majority of pet foods and treats made in the United States. Through our advocacy and the work of our members, we help America’s 186 million pets live longer, healthier lives.

The Importance of Pet food

186MU.S. households with at least one dog or cat.

$60BTotal domestic sales of U.S. pet food and treats

35States where PFI members operate facilities to make pet food and treats

35K+People employed by PFI member companies in the U.S. alone

PFI is dedicated to:

Promoting pet food safety innovation in manufacturing and handling practices.

Photo of a dog standing behind a bag of food.

Advocating for legislation, regulations and technologies that support the domestic manufacture and global distribution of safe, quality pet food and that provide for consumer choice.

Happy male veterinarian crouching next to the examination table and looking at the little cat lying on it. He is smiling and petting it.

Delivering information about issues impacting pet food makers, their suppliers and distributors, pet lovers and other relevant stakeholders.

Promoting Pets

Communicating the benefits of pet ownership to the general public at large.

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