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Episode 9: The Inside Scoop on Pet Food Regulatory & Pet Sustainability Organizations

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Chris and Kristen are joined by Dana Brooks from the Pet Food Institute to talk about the regulatory side of pet food and treats and what the organization is doing to support pet food safety and nutrition. Then, we hear from Jim Lamancusa with the Pet Sustainability Coalition to learn how the organization is working to bring sustainability to the forefront of the pet industry.

Special Guests:

  • - Dana Brooks, President & CEO of the Pet Food Institute
    - Jim Lamancusa, Executive Director of the Pet Sustainability Coalition

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Presented by: American Pet Products Association (APPA) & DOGTV

Episode Transcript

00:00:00:01 - 00:00:14:23ChrisPets Add Life, Your guide to the latest in pet trends, products and the joy of the human animal bond, with Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati powered by the American Pet Products Association and Dog TV.00:00:15:00 - 00:00:21:06KristenGreetings, pet lovers. Welcome to the Pets at Life podcast. Chris, this is show number nine.00:00:21:08 - 00:00:24:07ChrisYou're keeping count. I lost count at like four.00:00:24:10 - 00:00:26:02KristenWell, we did the check once..

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