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The Petfood Industry Community is for petfood professionals involved in everything from packaging and marketing to manufacturing and ingredients. Network with petfood professionals from all over the world and stay up-to-date on the latest companion animal nutrition, research and trends. Petfood Industry Community editors and experts are here to help you enhance your bottom line and help feed pets with the best ingredients and the safest methods.

New technology enhances production while improving efficiency and sustainability.
02/03/2025

New technology enhances production while improving efficiency and sustainability.

As human food and pet food continue their symbiotic relationship in the marketplace, ingredients, digestive health and o...
02/03/2025

As human food and pet food continue their symbiotic relationship in the marketplace, ingredients, digestive health and other trends will play out in both.

Cody Risner will join this co-manufacturer's leadership team.
02/01/2025

Cody Risner will join this co-manufacturer's leadership team.

2025 trends in the pet space bring technology into the pet food conversation as pet owners look to track their pets’ hea...
01/31/2025

2025 trends in the pet space bring technology into the pet food conversation as pet owners look to track their pets’ health and wellness with gadgets and apps.

Learn about the various technologies entering the pet space that help pet owners track their animals' health and wellness.

Dietary fiber interacts in complex ways with the dog microbiome, opening up both new avenues of research and potential f...
01/31/2025

Dietary fiber interacts in complex ways with the dog microbiome, opening up both new avenues of research and potential for new product development.

Dietary fiber interacts in complex ways with the dog microbiome, suggesting both new avenues of research and potential for new product development.

Winning startups across the pet industry – from veterinary care to treats and e-commerce – will compete for an additiona...
01/31/2025

Winning startups across the pet industry – from veterinary care to treats and e-commerce – will compete for an additional $25,000 grand prize this spring.

Donations were made in partnership with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies, Central Garden & Pet, and Pet Food Experts.
01/31/2025

Donations were made in partnership with Phillips Pet Food & Supplies, Central Garden & Pet, and Pet Food Experts.

Experts reflect on how the global pandemic reshaped the pet food industry, from supply chain disruptions to lasting cons...
01/30/2025

Experts reflect on how the global pandemic reshaped the pet food industry, from supply chain disruptions to lasting consumer trends.

The pet food manufacturer teamed up with Waste Mission to achieve a major milestone in eco-friendly waste management.
01/30/2025

The pet food manufacturer teamed up with Waste Mission to achieve a major milestone in eco-friendly waste management.

Based in Yorkshire, England, the company secured a six-figure funding deal to outfit its 15,000-square-foot production f...
01/30/2025

Based in Yorkshire, England, the company secured a six-figure funding deal to outfit its 15,000-square-foot production facility.

Have you signed up for Petfood Forum yet? Don't miss the industry's must-attend event! Check out just a few of the educa...
01/30/2025

Have you signed up for Petfood Forum yet? Don't miss the industry's must-attend event! Check out just a few of the educational sessions offered in April, then join us! Details: https://buff.ly/3Ctz08i

With 5 tracks, including a new Career & Leadership track, Petfood Forum gives you the 360 view of pet food business, from concept to formulation, ingredients and nutrition, processing and packaging, regulatory and marketing. This full circle approach ensures you get the information and connections you need to move business forward this year.
Agenda: https://buff.ly/42Qy4WD

Featured preview speakers:
▪️ Bill Ward, Northslope Technologies (pictured) and Matt Lueger, NorthWind Technical Services
▪️ JENNI HARRINGTON, Bühler Group
▪️ Ed de Souza, Wenger Manufacturing, LLC
▪️ Jeff Alix (pictured) and Brian Klein, dsm-firmenich Taste, Texture & Health
▪️ Angelique Myburgh, Montego Pet Nutrition
▪️ Lonnie Hobbs, Jr. (pictured) and Aleksan Shanoyan, Kansas State University
▪️ Shannon Landry, Packaged Facts
▪️ Hana Bieliauskas, Inspire PR Group


The Freedonia Group

The company partnered with the American Red Cross to support families affected by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and other st...
01/30/2025

The company partnered with the American Red Cross to support families affected by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and other storms in 2024.

The future of the Mexican pet food industry will be shaped by companies that balance resilience, ethics and transparency...
01/29/2025

The future of the Mexican pet food industry will be shaped by companies that balance resilience, ethics and transparency while delivering real value in a highly competitive market.

General Mills made several acquisitions in 2024.
01/29/2025

General Mills made several acquisitions in 2024.

Swedish-based Nutriment now has over 10 brands that stretch across the European continent.
01/29/2025

Swedish-based Nutriment now has over 10 brands that stretch across the European continent.

Russian pet food production rose in 2024, but reduced competition from foreign brands and high-interest rates have hinde...
01/28/2025

Russian pet food production rose in 2024, but reduced competition from foreign brands and high-interest rates have hindered innovation and growth opportunities for local producers.

How did your pet food company get started? Origin stories in our industry are often unique and inspiring, keeping the ma...
01/28/2025

How did your pet food company get started? Origin stories in our industry are often unique and inspiring, keeping the market fresh and moving forward.

More formalized marketing and labeling of pet food will lead to safer products, according to lawmakers.
01/28/2025

More formalized marketing and labeling of pet food will lead to safer products, according to lawmakers.

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See what's in store at Petfood Forum 2025! Check out the video ⬇️ then get registered before midnight tonight for your best savings! Sign up: https://buff.ly/41M3cpo ▪️ Dive deep into consumer purchasing behavior ▪️ Access research and emerging trends ▪️ Two insightful keynotes: Ernie Tedeschi, The Budget Lab at Yale and Michael W. Allison, MBA, The Adversity Academy ▪️ Gain practical knowledge and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of pet food production ▪️ Grow your global network -- more than 4,000 pet food professionals from 45+ countries will be in attendance! Prices increase tomorrow on January 1st! Don't miss your opportunity to join the must-attend pet food industry event AND get your best registration rate. Register: https://buff.ly/41M3cpo Thank you to our featured video interviews: Kari Fisher, Mars Petcare US; Patrick Stumpf, M.S., Donaldson and Matt Graunke, Parker Freeze Dry, a Division of ProForm Fabrication LLC. #petfoodforum

Petfood Forum Feedback: Aaron Merrell
Petfood Forum Feedback: Aaron Merrell

"Amazing interactions with suppliers and customers....it's a great way to find out about ingredients, and new technology and equipment." -- Aaron Merrell, CEO & Co-Founder, CITIZENS Pet Products/ Plato Pet Treats Thanks for the feedback, Aaron -- we agree! Ready to join Aaron and nearly 4,000 more pet food industry pros next April? Check out attendee info here + best rates in effect now: https://www.petfoodforumevents.com/attend/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=reg&utm_content=feedbackmerrell #petfoodforum

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"Where all the great minds in pet food meet" -- what else do you need to know? Join us next April in Kansas City for 2025 Petfood Forum and our opening seminar Petfood Essentials. Save up to $500 on early registration! Get started: https://buff.ly/3BXvkei Thanks for your feedback, Kayla Simms of Midwest Laboratories ! #petfoodforum

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First For Forum nominations are open! Apply here to attend Petfood Forum next April for FREE: https://buff.ly/3ZZ0cFl 5 winners will be selected to receive a Petfood Forum & Petfood Essentials Combo Pass – a $1895 value. Nominations are due November 1, 2024. Qualification details and nomination: https://buff.ly/3ZZ0cFl #petfoodforum #professionaldevelopment

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What a great time we had at Petfood Forum Europe! 🐶.mp4

[Petfood Forum Europe Video Recap] Nearly 300 pet food professionals gathered at Petfood Forum Europe 2024 to network, exchange ideas and do business. Co-located with Interzoo 2024, this was our biggest gathering to date! -- 33 countries represented, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, UK, United States and more. -- 10 speakers presenting on novel proteins, probiotics, postbiotics, yeast and yeast derivatives, mineral bioavailability, climate change impact to European pet food supply, and a thermal pet food process using extrusion. -- 20 industry suppliers: 3D Corporate Solutions, APEC , Bell Flavors & Fragrances , Biorigin, Cargill , Darling Ingredients Inc. , dsm-firmenich , Ecolab , Extru-Tech, Format Solutions, GEA Group , Greater Good Charities , IQI Trusted Petfood Ingredients , Kerry Taste & Nutrition , MartinBauer, Prinova Global, Protix, Reading Bakery Systems , Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials , and Zeppelin Group. Save the date for Petfood Forum Europe on May 11, 2026, co-located with Interzoo 2026. #petfoodforum

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🎉 The pet food event of the year! 🎉 We LOVED seeing so many pet food pros last month at Petfood Forum. If you missed it, check out these stats (and watch the video) on why you have to be there in 2025! ▪ 3,900 global pet food professionals registered ▪ 48 countries represented ▪ 393 total exhibiting suppliers - largest trade show in our history ▪ 60 first-time exhibiting companies ▪ 2 keynotes ▪ 36 pet food expert speakers ▪ 17 Tech Talks ▪ 11 abstracts presented by students in pet food-related academic programs ▪ 4 concurrent sessions and 1 panel discussion on sustainable pet food ▪ 100 women joined the Women in Petfood Leadership lunch ▪ 21% leap in Petfood Essentials attendance over 2023 Mark your calendar now to meet us in Kansas City for the 2025 Petfood Forum, April 28-30! #petfoodforum

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We love seeing young professionals in the pet food industry here at Petfood Forum! As Gerardo Abascal-Ponciano of Auburn University knows, making connections early and often is key to pet food career success! Thanks Gerardo, and thanks for presenting in the Student Program this year! #petfoodforum

2024 Forum Feedback: Dylan Genet
2024 Forum Feedback: Dylan Genet

Petfood Forum brings together so many industry collaborators. Dylan Genet of Fibertech Plastics explains. How many new connections have you made so far? #petfoodforum

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Petfood Forum Day Two! Get ready to meet your next supplier, partner, or client....it's all happening here. Sherri Stephens of Mérieux NutriSciences, North America agrees! (Thanks, Sherri) Have a GREAT final day and seize those opportunities! Day Two Keynote at 8:15 a.m. Expo Hall opens at 9:00 a.m. #petfoodforum

2024 Forum Feedback: Will Henry
2024 Forum Feedback: Will Henry

Why do YOU attend Petfood Forum? Will Henry of Extru-Tech explains why Petfood Forum is important to industry trends, new processes and ingredients, and pet food developments. #petfoodforum

2024 Forum Feedback: Suzy Badaracco
2024 Forum Feedback: Suzy Badaracco

Why do YOU attend Petfood Forum? Thanks to Suzy Badaracco of Culinary Tides, Inc. for chatting with us about why attending is critical for industry knowledge and connections. #petfoodforum

2024 Forum Feedback: Aaron Merrell
2024 Forum Feedback: Aaron Merrell

Why do YOU attend Petfood Forum? Listen to Aaron Merrell's reasons, and how Petfood Forum helps his companies, Citizens Pet Products and Plato Pet Treats . #petfoodforum

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The Petfood Industry Community is for pet food professionals involved in everything from packaging and marketing to manufacturing and ingredients. Network with pet food professionals from all over the world and stay up-to-date on the latest companion animal nutrition, research and trends. Have a production issue or nutrition question? Pet food Industry Community editors and experts are here to help you enhance your bottom line and help feed pets with the best ingredients and the safest methods.