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Last activity: 29.07.2026
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The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is a voluntary membership association of local, state and federal agencies charged by law to regulate the sale and distribution of animal feeds and animal drug remedies.
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64.3K /mo.
Mentions
44

Overview

Location
United States, Illinois, Champaign
Employees
51-200
Founded date
1909

Mentions in press and media 44

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Nov 9, 2025Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here’s how to reduce their carbon pawprintBy CALEIGH WELLS The whole “pets are family members” idea isn’t just a sweet sentiment. Data shows that pet owners are increasingly buying food that resembles their own diets. Related Articles Typhoon Kalmaegi rampages across Vietnam as the...
Aug 21, 2025How Independent Pet Retailers Can Beat Rising Wholesale Dog Food CostsShare Share Share Share Email Discover pricing strategies and supplier relationships that offer stability in an unstable market. With inflation reshaping the entire pet food industry, independent pet retailers are feeling the squeeze. Whole...
Jun 26, 2025What Is Limited Ingredient Dog Food? A Complete Guide for Pet OwnersShare Share Share Share Email Limited ingredient dog food is formulated using fewer ingredients than traditional pet foods. The purpose is to minimize potential allergens and simplify the diet for dogs with food sensitivities or intolerance...
May 7, 2025BREAKING: Canadian insect ag pioneer Aspire pursues court-supervised rescue dealCanadian insect ag pioneer Aspire Food Group has laid off more staff amid ongoing uncertainty over tariffs and trade, but says it is actively pursuing a deal through a court-supervised process that could enable it to preserve operations. Sp...
Apr 9, 2025BioCraft Pet Nutrition Strikes Deal to Produce ‘Mouse Mousse’ with 99% Cultivated Meat5 Mins Read Alternative protein startup BioCraft Pet Nutrition is working with Prefera Petfood to manufacture a cat food product with 99% cultivated mouse meat. Shortly after registering its cultivated mouse meat with Austrian regulators – ...
Nov 6, 2024Pet Food Industry Shifts: A Month of Change and GrowthOctober was a whirlwind for the pet food industry. A tapestry of events unfolded, weaving together innovation, acquisition, and sustainability. The landscape is shifting, and the players are adapting. Here’s a closer look at the key develop...
Nov 5, 2024PFI expresses concerns on AAFCO-KSU ingredient review proposalWASHINGTON — Following the expiration of its MOU with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on ingredient reviews, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is currently considering a new regulatory pathway proposed by ...
Nov 4, 2024October’s top 10 pet food headlines10. PetSmart introduces new CEO (October 25) Ken Hicks will take on the role of president and CEO for the pet retailer by the end of the month. 9. Tractor Supply to acquire pet pharmacy (October 28) The rural lifestyle retailer announced it...
Oct 21, 2024SGS expands food safety, quality testing in North AmericaFAIRFIELD, NJ. — SGS North America, an inspection, verification, testing and certification company, announced Oct. 17 that it has expanded its food safety and quality assurance testing capacity for North American food, pet food and nutraceu...
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FAQ about AAFCO

When was AAFCO founded?

AAFCO was founded in 1909.

What has the press written about AAFCO?

Parsers VC has collected 44 articles mentioning AAFCO, among them “Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here’s how to reduce their carbon pawprint” (Nov 9, 2025) and “How Independent Pet Retailers Can Beat Rising Wholesale Dog Food Costs” (Aug 21, 2025).

Is AAFCO still active?

Yes, AAFCO is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 29, 2026.