PFMA latest news
Managing Director of Benyfit Natural Appointed PFMA Vice Chairman
Posted Mar 18, 2019 |The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) has recently appointed Greg Van Praagh, MD of Benyfit Natural, as Vice Chairman to work alongside current Chairman, Tony Parkinson, of Town & Country.
Feeding commercial raw pet foods safely and responsibly
Posted Mar 05, 2019 |PFMA responds to a recent study in Vet Record on feeding commercial raw pet foods.
Pet food labels have nothing to hide
Posted Feb 20, 2019 |PFMA responds to recent media comments on pet food labels. An article in the media today focused on pet food labelling and suggested that pet food manufacturers are not being transparent when using generic labelling terms. This is not the case.
Are food allergies on the increase? Can vegetarian diets deliver complete and balanced nutrition to cats and dogs? PFMA’s Veterinary Nutrition Experts have the answers
Posted Feb 20, 2019 |In response to demand from industry professionals, PFMA has worked with nutrition experts to develop two new factsheets on the subjects of Vegetarian Diets and Allergies, now available to download pfma.org.uk/fact-sheets.
PFMA produces Animal Welfare Framework – a commitment to supporting the welfare needs of all animals
Posted Jan 30, 2019 |Celebrating the end of the first year of PFMA’s Pet Food Vision, with its focus on Animal Welfare, the trade body has produced an Animal Welfare Framework.
Feeding the birds provides a lifeline during winter
Posted Jan 21, 2019 |The winter months provide a challenge for birds, as frosts, winds and snow can make it hard to find natural food supplies. Some smaller birds need to eat 30-40% of their body weight to survive the winter and supplementary feeding can provide a lifeline.
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OTC Supplement - March 2019 - Guide to latest feed advice and trends
Nicole writes about raw feeding - how it's not just the latest fad. The article gives reassurance on food safety with handling and storage advice.
OTC - March 2019 - NPM focuses on mental health
Article written by our National Pet Month trustee partner, NOAH, about the focus on this year's NPM theme, mental health. Includes a lovely round-up of the research and variety of benefits pets bring to people.