The PFMA Welcomes New Chairman

At its AGM on 11 June, the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) welcomed in its new Chairman, Greg Van Praagh, Managing Director of Benyfit Natural, part of RPFC UK producing commercial raw pet food for dogs.
Greg has taken over from Tony Parkinson, Managing Director of Town & Country Pet Foods. Tony will continue to play a role as PFMA Past Chairman and Nicola Fox, Spectrum Brands General Manager Pet UK & Ireland, joins the team as PFMA Vice Chair.

PFMA continues to play a strong role in FEDIAF, the European Pet Food Federation. In addition to his role as PFMA Chairman, Greg Van Praagh will also take a seat on the FEDIAF Executive Committee. FEDIAF represents national pet food associations from 18 European countries. Nicole Paley of PFMA continues her role as Co-Chair of the FEDIAF Communications Working Group.

On his new appointments, Mr Van Praagh said “I have represented the commercial raw pet food sector within PFMA membership at the Executive Committee for a number of years now. I am excited and honoured to take up this role shaping the way forward for the industry. Being able to share our work and experiences of the UK raw pet food sector with our colleagues in Europe, is a fantastic new opportunity. Tony will be a tough act to follow but we have a strong Chair team and we will continue to work together.”