Become a PFI Member

Joining PFI puts your company on the cutting edge of pet food policy and advocacy. However, more than most trade orgs, we actively help our members solve problems while bringing people and companies together to foster innovation and move our industry forward.

Cover of 2023 Annual Report

Our 2023 Highlights

  • Defeated proposed tin plate steel tarrifs
  • Achieved two victories against pet food tax increases
  • Tracked more than 30 federal bills in the U.S. House and Senate.
  • Tracked and monitored more than 450 state bills
  • Resolved more than 80 export issues for PFI members

Our Impact 2023

30+Federal bills tracked in Congress

450+State bills monitored across the U.S.

75Congressional offices engaged with

80Export conflicts resolved by direct action

Membership Categories

Membership in PFI is determined by the type of business you conduct within the pet food or adjacent industries.

Producer Member

  • Manufactures commercially prepared dog and/or cat food and/or treats in the U.S.
  • Follow a strict Code of Practice as a commitment to responsibility and integrity.

Associate Member

  • Supplies goods or services to support production of dog and/or cat food and/or treats.
  • Markets and distributes commercially produced dog and/or cat food and/or treats within the U.S. under your own name or trade name for sale in retail outlets, but aren’t primarily in the business of selling goods directly to consumers.

Affiliate Member

  • Consultant, media, association, retailer, wholesaler, or merchandiser.

Our Members

PFI is made up of pet food and treat producers as well as people who supply goods and services supporting the pet food community. One thing that’s universal amongst our members? Dog and cat noises during video calls.

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Put your company on the cutting edge of pet food policy and advocacy. Gain a trusted ally for trade issues and discover a supportive community of experts and businesses like yours.

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