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AFIA President and CEO Constance Cullman elected IFIF chair

Cullman will succeed Ruud Tijssens, who served as chair from 2022 to 2025.

October 7, 2025

American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) President and CEO Constance Cullman has been unanimously elected as chair of the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) for 2026–27. She will succeed Ruud Tijssens, who served as chair from 2022 to 2025.

“I am deeply honored to be elected chair of IFIF for 2026–27,” Cullman said. “It is a privilege to work alongside our members to advance sustainable, science-based solutions for the global feed and food. Together, we will continue to strengthen IFIF’s voice and impact on behalf of our industry and the communities we serve.”

The IFIF represents the global feed industry, working with partners such as the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization to promote safe, sustainable and affordable animal nutrition. Through its members, IFIF advances science-based solutions, harmonized standards and innovation to support food security and sustainable livestock production worldwide.

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