The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held their 24th Annual Meeting, reaffirming over two decades of close collaboration to advance safe, nutritious, and sustainable feed and food systems within the framework of the global livestock sector’s sustainable transformation.

The meeting, co-chaired by Dr. Thanawat Tiensin, Assistant Director-General and Director of the Animal Production and Health Division at FAO, and Constance Cullman, newly elected Chair of IFIF, brought together delegates representing over 80% of global compound feed production. Both leaders underlined the significance of public–private collaboration to accelerate sustainable livestock practices and strengthen global feed and food systems.

Dr. Tiensin emphasized the feed sector’s critical role in achieving FAO’s “Four Betters” – better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life – while calling for practical, science-based action. “Together, we must demonstrate solutions that produce more with less, reduce environmental impact, and drive sustainable transformation,” he said.

Cullman praised the enduring FAO–IFIF partnership, noting its success in joint projects such as the International Feed Regulators Meeting, the Manual of Good Practices for the Feed Sector, and multiple capacity-building initiatives. “This collaboration has delivered real results – from advancing feed safety to supporting sustainable livestock systems – and stands as a model for how industry and international organizations can work together for global impact,” she said.

FAO Livestock Production Officer Daniela Battaglia commended the collaboration’s contribution to feed safety, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) containment, and sustainable agri-food systems. She reaffirmed FAO’s commitment to working with the private sector to foster responsible, health-focused livestock production.

Key Highlights from the Meeting

• The Role of the Feed Industry – Road to 2050: IFIF presented its long-term strategy positioning feed as a key enabler of sustainable food security.