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.
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.
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.
Get to Know PFI
Our Staff
Meet the pet lovers behind PFI
Our Board
See who drives innovation at PFI
PFI Members
Meet leading organizations in U.S. pet food
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