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Prolonged coastal warming in Peru and extended fishing closures are projected to drive global fishmeal output below 4.6 million metric tons in 2026, the lowest level since the 2016 El Niño crisis. According to IFFO, the sharp contraction in marine raw materials is tightening global aquafeed supply chains and accelerating the shift toward alternative feed ingredients.

The 19th International Feed Regulators Meeting in Foz do Iguaçu brought together more than 80 global leaders and regulatory officials to align trade and safety frameworks. High on the agenda were strategies for scaling sustainable circular feed ingredients and leveraging animal nutrition to reduce reliance on antimicrobials across the global livestock chain.

The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) has elected Constance Cullman, President and CEO of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), as its new Chair for the 2026–2027 term.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) renewed their long-standing collaboration during their 24th Annual Meeting, emphasizing the feed sector’s central role in building safe, sustainable, and nutritious food systems.