Brussels, 15 October 2021 - The European Pet Food Federation, FEDIAF, is pleased to announce the latest version of the Nutritional Guidelines for Pet Food for Cats and Dogs.
Brussels, 29 September 2021 - In an online event organised with Parliament Magazine, the newly formed Pet Alliance Europe discussed human-animal bond research, how it can be applied in health care policies, and whether Europeans recognise the many benefits that assistance animals can provide.
Brussels, 10 September 2021 - Today, AnimalhealthEurope and FEDIAF announce the line-up for their online EU Pet Alliance #PetPower event: Can Pets Power Health in Europe?
Brussels, 21 June 2021 - Today, the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) releases its annual overview of the pet population and pet market in Europe. A staggering 88 million households (38%) benefit from pet ownership and the pet food industry has grown 2.8% and is now worth 21.8 billion.
Brussels, 17 June 2021 - Today, the European Pet Food Industry, FEDIAF, held its second virtual AGM & Congress with over 150 attendees from 21 countries. Members and guests all share a passion for the future of the pet food industry. In addition to unveiling the FEDIAF 2021 Annual Report and a new 2022 – 2025 strategy, FEDIAF welcomed expert speakers on core areas of focus such as sustainability and global trade.
Brussels, 4 February 2020 - At its CEO Forum this week, FEDIAF, representing the European Pet Food Industry, brought together industry leaders to discuss the implications of the EU Green Deal and how to work collaboratively under the umbrella of FEDIAF. The virtual event was attended by 20 business leaders from 11 European countries.
Brussels, October 2020 - FEDIAF, The European Pet Food Federation is delighted to announce the appointment of Raquel Izquierdo de Santiago as the new Secretary General of the association. Raquel succeeds Thomas Meyer who has been directing the organisation for over 20 years, successfully navigating the industry through a complete revamping of all EU legislation affecting pet food following the BSE and dioxin crisis.
Brussels, 1 October 2020 - The European animal health and pet food industry associations, AnimalhealthEurope and FEDIAF came together ahead of World Animal Day with a virtual event -#PetPower to highlight the important role that pets have played during COVID-19 lockdowns and to call for greater attention at EU level for pet-focused policies.
Brussels, September 2020 - FEDIAF, the European Pet Food Federation, is delighted to unveil the new version of its highly regarded Nutritional Guidelines for Cats and Dogs and introduce two new members of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) at the 24thEuropean Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ESVCN) 2020 Virtual Congress. The Nutritional Guidelines are updated by the SAB, which comprises independent and renowned scientists from Europe.
Brussels, July 2020 - The European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) has launched an e-learning guide to improve understanding and implementation of pet food legislation and voluntary rules concerning on-pack and off-pack communication. The free training module is designed to accompany FEDIAF’s Code of Good Labelling Practice for Pet Food; both resources are available at http://www.fediaf.org/self-regulation/labelling.html.
Brussels, June 2020 - Today, the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) releases its annual overview of the pet population and pet market in Europe. With the number of pet-owning households reaching 85 million and the turnover of pet food products at €21 billion, Europeans remain committed to their pets.
The European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) held its first virtual AGM with 135 attendees from industry, authorities, academia and partners from the Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations. With its theme: ‘Supporting Pets in Society, Today and Tomorrow’, the event included presentations by regulatory, packaging and behaviour experts.
FEDIAF, the European Pet Food Industry Federation, welcomes the publication of the new dietetic pet food regulation (PARNUTs) in the Official Journal of the EU. This concludes a review process that has mobilized the pet food industry scientific experts for more than seven years in constructive cooperation with EU and national authorities.
In response to controversy around the role of carbohydrates, FEDIAF has worked with nutrition experts on its Scientific Advisory Board to develop a new factsheet about carbohydrates in dog and cat food. FEDIAF’s range of highly regarded factsheets now totals 20 and is available to download at fediaf.org.
FEDIAF, the European Pet Food Industry Federation, and its Italian member association, ASSALCO, took part at the 23rd European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ESVCN) Congress in Turin.
At its June 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Prague, the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) held an inaugural meeting of its CEO Forum bringing together industry leaders to discuss and agree priorities with the aim of future proofing the industry. The session was moderated by Andreas Steinle of the German Future Institute.
Brussels, June 2019– At its Annual General Meeting in Prague, FEDIAF released its yearly data on the European pet market. The 2018 “FEDIAF Facts & Figures” confirm that pets continue to play an important role in society.
Do you know the difference between complete and complementary pet food? What animal-based ingredients are permitted in pet food? Is it safe to feed my cat or dog a vegetarian diet? These questions and many more are covered in different factsheets that FEDIAF makes available for free on the FEDIAF website.
Withthe assessment of the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice for Pet Food by the EU Standing Committee for Animal Nutrition, the FEDIAF Code receives official recognition as a practical tool for industry and authorities for guidance on how to label pet food products – for the benefit of pet owners, for a level playing field within industry and for control authorities.
FEDIAF Labelling Code, Update of Nutritional Guidelines, FEDIAF Safety Guide12 October 2018
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At the Nordic Pet Food Seminar in Prague, the Deputy Secretary General of the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) spoke about the three pillars of self- and co-regulation underpinning the industry and their role in harmonizing the enforcement of EU regulations to ensure safe and nutritious pet food.
FEDIAF, the European Pet Food Industry Federation, has just released the 2018 edition of its scientifically reviewed Nutritional Guidelines for Cat and Dog Food. The updated version was presented earlier this month at the 22nd European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition (ESVCN) Congress in Munich.
At the FEDIAF AGM in Rotterdam in June 2018, an expert panel discussion was held to discuss the importance of free trade, how to overcome zoonoses as trade barriers, how to achieve that the EU is seen as one trading block and how the pet food industry remains united despite the Brexit.
The latest annual figures from the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF) show that pet ownership across Europe remains at a high level, with an estimated 80 million European households owning at least one pet.
At the Annual General Meeting of FEDIAF, the European Pet Food Industry Federation, Mechthild Exner-Herforth was elected new President for 2018-2020. Mechthild follows Marinus Pannevis, who served as President since June 2016.
In its commitment to safe and healthy pet food, FEDIAF, the European pet food industry federation, has published a new expert paper with key information about the nutritional needs of older dogs.
The European Pet Food Industry Federation has presented new facts and figures for Europe: The popularity of cats, dogs, ornamental birds and small mammals remains very high.
An improved FEDIAF safety guide and updated FEDIAF dog and cat nutritional guidelines were presented and agreed at the European Pet Food Industry Federation’s annual meeting in Manchester.
Fediaf, the European Pet Food Industry Federation, discontinued sending Christmas cards several years ago. Instead, a donation is made annually to Dyadis, the Belgian charity that trains and hands over assistance dogs to people with disabilities.
Pet food associations representing the industry from 32 countries met in Vancouver end 2012 for an exchange of views on issues of mutual interest related to fulfilling the industry's role of producing nutritious food products to support long, healthy lives for pet animals. The organizations met as the Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA), an informal umbrella that was established following the first international meeting of pet food associations in September, 2010. Nutrition, product safety and international trade were identified as subjects of common interest.
Fediaf underlines its committment to responsible pet ownership Top level delegation from European Petfood Federation takes part in sixth "European Pet Night" in Brussels
