FPSA’s Pet Food Council connects senior executives, technical experts, and suppliers serving the pet food manufacturing industry.

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Coming Soon – Walk4Patriots

This fall, the Pet Food Council, in partnership with the American Humane Society, is launching the Walk4Patriots campaign. Our goal is to raise $30,000 to fully fund the training and placement of one expertly trained service dog through the Pups4Patriots™ program.

The month-long virtual Walk-A-Thon will run from October 1st through November 1st. This initiative addresses the critical needs of veterans and retired first responders who are living with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries.

Through Walk4Patriots, we’re proud to showcase the pet food industry’s commitment to giving back and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those who have served.

Check back shortly for more information on how you can participate.

Value of Participation

• Shape FPSA programming focused on pet food production and equipment design
• Collaborate with peers to address key technical and operational challenges
• Engage with synergistic associations to promote innovation and industry alignment
• Support networking opportunities, benchmark studies, and member engagement
• Contribute to philanthropic initiatives that strengthen the pet food industry

Mission Statement

The Pet Food Council is committed to:

1. Facilitating education for continuous improvement;
2. Advancing hygienic equipment design validation and machinery safety initiatives;
3. Providing an efficient and unified conduit for its customers to collectively reach their supplier community;
4. Remaining engaged with synergistic associations in both the supplier and food processing communities to foster innovation and excellence.

Through annual and operations conferences, networking and benchmark studies; the Pet Food Council promotes the health and stability of its membership as well as the pet food industries its member community serves.

Focus Areas

• Hygienic equipment design and validation
• Machinery safety standards and implementation
• Industry benchmarking and best practice sharing
• Cross-sector engagement with peer associations
• Technical education and operational improvement
• Unified supplier advocacy and customer engagement

Meeting Schedule

The Pet Food Council meets quarterly on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 AM Eastern.
Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. Meeting materials and links are shared directly with Council participants.

Programming & Member Initiatives

The Pet Food Council develops education, research, and networking opportunities that support its members and the broader pet food industry. Council members shape programming for annual and operational conferences, lead strategic conversations around safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, and champion philanthropic efforts that give back to the industry and support its future workforce.

• Walk4Patriots: A Walk-Themed Fundraiser for Pups4Patriots (Coming Soon)
• Growing Pains or Growth Gains: Lessons in Pet Food Scalability Webinar (Coming Soon)

Resources & Expert Insights

Explore curated resources and industry insights from FPSA’s Pet Food Council — including benchmark studies, technical guidance, and sector trends that help advance pet food production. These initiatives also support FPSA’s broader philanthropic mission to strengthen the industry and invest in its future workforce.

Featured Resource:

• PUPS4PATRIOTS Dog Therapy Program – The Pet Food Council is proud to support American Humane PUPS4PATRIOTS Dog Therapy Program and its efforts to help veterans combat PTSD.