IRTA's mission is to contribute to modernising, improving, boosting competitiveness, and fostering sustainable development in the
sectors of agriculture, food, agroforestry, aquaculture, and fishing, as well as in all areas
of activity directly or indirectly related to the supply
of healthy, high - quality foodstuffs to end consumers, while also contributing to food safety and safe processing
of foodstuffs and in general enhancing the health and well - being
of the
population.
Kate Jones, president
of Platinum Pets, says trends they're following include the increase in small - dog ownership, an aging pet
population, greater concern over feeding dogs
healthier foods, and Millennials becoming the largest
sector of pet owners.