The PFMA is the leading trade body for the UK pet food industry and our 94 members account for over 90% of the market.
(read more)PFMA and our members are working across the pet food supply chain to ensure everybody continues to have access to safe and quality pet foods that meet the nutritional needs of our nation's pets during this challenging period following Brexit.
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The PFMA team are supporting members throughout the challenges facing the industry due to Brexit. Please visit our Member Corona Advice Hub.
PFMA, the representative body for the UK pet food industry, has raised alarm bells over the severe challenges faced by pet food businesses exporting to the EU.
PFMA is aware of the recent study from Exeter University that focuses on cat predation and the role of specific interventions including play and diet in limiting this natural behaviour. As an organisation committed to the well-being of all animals, including the wildlife population and biodiversity, we welcome research in this area.
"The scheme coordinated by independent providers – KIWA, is designed to be an extra tool to support the safe production of raw pet food."
As a result of this morning’s feature, we would like to share our guidance on responsible raw feeding.
Every year the PFMA commissions the well respected Pet Population report, which looks in detail at pet ownership trends. In 2020 it is estimated that 12m (41% of) households have pets.
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The latest news on guidelines for the manufacture of raw pet food in the UK.
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In March 2017 PFMA published a Brexit Manifesto setting out our two-stage requirements for the process of managing the UK’s exit from the EU, including our specific priorities. In 2020 we have launched our Brexit Trade Paper.
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