What does US reliance on imported feed additives mean for productivity?

Representatives from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) warned of significant vulnerabilities in the U.S. supply chain for vitamins and amino acids, driven largely by an overwhelming dependence on Chinese imports.

February 18, 2026

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Yuan-Tai Hung, Ph.D., senior research manager for AFIA

Ann Reus

Representatives from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) warned of significant vulnerabilities in the U.S. supply chain for vitamins and amino acids, driven largely by an overwhelming dependence on Chinese imports.

Lara Moody, executive director of the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER); Yuan-Tai Hung, Ph.D., senior research manager; and Megan Provost, chief operating officer, discussed this topic during the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta in late January.

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