AFIA

What AFIA does

AFIA (American Feed Industry Association) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 1909 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, that represents the U.S. animal food manufacturing industry. It serves 650+ domestic and international members spanning integrated feed manufacturers, commercial feed manufacturers, pet food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and industry support organizations. Its membership produces approximately 75% of all feed and 70% of all non-whole grain ingredients used in the United States, collectively accounting for $267.1 billion in industry sales in 2023 and 944,000 jobs.

AFIA's operational platform comprises an online member portal, the AFIA Online Buyers' Guide (a searchable directory of industry suppliers), a portfolio of educational products (AFIA 600, AFIA-KSU 500 with Kansas State University, QI Video Training, FSPCA PCQI Training), research tools (Hazard Analysis Scientific Literature Database co-developed with the University of Minnesota), and a certification program (Safe Feed/Safe Food). The organization also publishes industry economic impact data, regulatory guidance, and multimedia content under its Feed Bites blog and #FeedFacts initiative.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring membership dues (quote-based, not publicly disclosed, across six member tiers), event and conference registration fees (Feed Industry Institute, PISC, Liquid Feed Symposium, Equipment Manufacturers Conference, FSPCA PCQI Training), educational resource sales (e.g., $500 for non-member QI video training USB, $25 for members), and certification/royalty income from the Safe Feed/Safe Food program. The organization is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors, receives federal grant funding via its USDA cooperator status (MAP, RAPP, EMP) for international market development, and operates a related public charity, IFEEDER, for research and education initiatives.

Name

AFIA

Legal name

American Feed Industry Association

Website

https://afia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AFIA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 1909 that represents 650+ members of the U.S. animal food manufacturing industry, providing advocacy, regulatory engagement, training, certification, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from 650+ domestic and international members representing the total feed industry across various categories (integrated feed manufacturers, commercial feed manufacturers, pet food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers, industry support)
2. Events and Conferences: Registration fees for industry events including Feed Industry Institute, FSPCA PCQI Training, Liquid Feed Symposium, Equipment Manufacturers Conference, and the Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC)
3. Educational Resources and Training: Sale of training materials including QI video training on USB drive ($500 for non-members, $25 for members) and access to AFIA 600 online course for FSMA compliance training
4. Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification: Certification program for members to demonstrate feed safety compliance above federal requirements

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AFIA is a U.S. trade association representing the animal food manufacturing industry. It provides regulatory advocacy, member services, education and training, industry certifications, and a buyer-supplier directory for feed, pet food, ingredient, and equipment manufacturers. The organization has more than 650 members and has served the industry since 1909.

Product overview

AFIA (American Feed Industry Association) operates as a trade association providing a portfolio of member services including an Online Buyers' Guide directory, educational courses (AFIA 600, QI Training, AFIA-KSU 500), annual conferences (PISC, Feed Industry Institute, Liquid Feed Symposium, Equipment Manufacturers Conference), research tools (Hazard Analysis Database), template resources, and certification programs (Safe Feed/Safe Food). The organization focuses on advocacy, regulatory compliance support (FSMA), industry training, and market development for the animal food manufacturing sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AFIA Online Buyers' Guide
• AFIA 600 Online Course
• Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification
• AFIA-KSU 500 Online Course
• FSPCA PCQI Training
• QI Video Training
• Feed Industry Institute
• Equipment Manufacturers Conference
• Liquid Feed Symposium
• PISC (Pet Industry Sustainability Council) Conference
• Hazard Analysis Scientific Literature Database

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported 36% increase in feed exports to China (2019-2024) and 2,630% increase in pet food exports to China
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• IFEEDER (Institute for Feed Education and Research)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009IFEEDER is AFIA's public charity focused on research and education. The organizations collaborate on sustainability initiatives, Feed Industry Institute, sustainability road map projects, and animal food industry sustainability toolkit development.
• AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFIA has a longstanding relationship with AAFCO including unbroken cooperative meetings held biennially since AAFCO's establishment in 1909. AAFCO works with state and federal feed regulators to review new ingredients and provide legal listings for ingredients approved in animal feed and pet food.
• IFIF (International Feed Industry Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFIA is a founding member of IFIF, created in 1987 to provide unified voice for the global feed industry. AFIA President and CEO Constance Cullman serves as a board member. IFIF represents 80% of total compound animal feed production worldwide.
• Decision Innovation SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic research and analysis firm engaged by AFIA in 2023 to quantify the animal food industry's contribution to the U.S. economy, producing the $267.1 billion economic impact report.
• USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAFIA has been a USDA cooperator since 2019, enabling use of federal grant money under Market Access Program (MAP), Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) and Emerging Markets Program (EMP) for diversifying U.S. animal food export markets.
• IFEEDERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports AFIA's sustainability efforts including participation in Protein PACT, Sustainable Agriculture Summit, Feed Systems Sustainability Summit, and funding research initiatives with public institutions.
• FDA (Food and Drug Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary federal agency regulating animal feed and pet food under FDA. AFIA engages with FDA on FSMA implementation, ingredient approvals, GRAS notifications, and the new ingredient review process.
• APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerUSDA agency providing health certifications for animal food product exports and imports. AFIA collaborates with APHIS to support market access and address non-tariff challenges in current markets.
• USSEC (U.S. Soybean Export Council)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on Peru project focusing on innovative strategies to intensify and optimize dairy production systems, moving beyond traditional pasture-based models.
• USLGE (U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner with AFIA and USSEC on Peru dairy project to host educational events showcasing U.S. innovation in dairy production.
• University of MinnesotaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funded year-long research project with IFEEDER to complete scientific literature review assisting manufacturing facilities with FSMA hazard analysis, reviewing over 4,000 scientific articles.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Grain and Feed Association: Trade association for grain, feed, and processing companies — directly competes for commercial feed manufacturer members and shares regulatory engagement on FSMA, FSIS, and food safety with AFIA.
• Pet Food Institute: U.S. trade association representing pet food and treat manufacturers — directly overlaps with AFIA's pet food manufacturer membership segment and the $51.7B pet food industry AFIA represents.
• Animal Health Institute: U.S. trade association for animal health companies (pharmaceuticals, biologics, feed additives) — closely adjacent to AFIA's ingredient-supplier and animal-food-safety policy work.
• National Pork Producers Council: U.S. pork industry trade association — directly intersects with AFIA on swine feed safety, antibiotic use policy, and integrated feed manufacturer advocacy.
• U.S. Poultry & Egg Association: Trade association for the U.S. poultry and egg industry — directly engages with AFIA on feed safety, nutrition, and integrated feed manufacturer issues, serving overlapping integrated-producer members.
• North American Meat Institute: Trade association for meat and poultry packers/processors — shares animal food safety, FSIS, and federal regulatory advocacy terrain with AFIA, though positioned downstream.
• National Cattlemen's Beef Association: U.S. cattle and beef industry trade association — directly engages AFIA on cattle feed safety, nutrition, and feedyard policy positions.
• American Pet Products Association: Leading pet industry trade association with overlapping pet food manufacturer members — comparable membership model and policy advocacy footprint, though broader in scope across pet products.

Broad incumbents

• American Farm Bureau Federation: Largest U.S. general agriculture trade association — overlapping livestock producer members and shared federal policy advocacy, but with a much broader crop-and-livestock mandate beyond animal food.

Others

• Institute of Food Technologists: Global food science membership organization with adjacent interest in pet food and feed safety science — thematically related to AFIA's IFEEDER research arm but not a direct industry peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FeedFolks
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOjJK0EQC-Qv0gbzkisa0VA
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericanFeedIndustryAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-feed-industry-association-afia-
• Instagraminstagram.com/afiafeed

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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