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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.

The company aims to leverage the region’s fishing industry and trade access to expand its global presence in premium pet...
04/08/2025

The company aims to leverage the region’s fishing industry and trade access to expand its global presence in premium pet food markets.

Misinformation spreads quickly online — pet food professionals must step up to educate consumers.
04/08/2025

Misinformation spreads quickly online — pet food professionals must step up to educate consumers.

At Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, our products and services are designed to help you meet consumer demand for new and innovativ...
04/08/2025

At Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, our products and services are designed to help you meet consumer demand for new and innovative products. The health of pets is our top priority. We deliver high-quality, safe products that meet canine and feline nutritional needs. Our portfolio supports palatability, shelf life, and nutritional balance for both wet and dry diets, as well as treats and supplements. Learn more: https://buff.ly/JnYSdLf

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition is a Gold Sponsor for Petfood Forum 2025, April 28-30 in Kansas City, MO. Join the industry! >> https://buff.ly/gWyIqAk

Russian pet food prices continue to climb in 2025, with premium and super premium products seeing the steepest increases...
04/08/2025

Russian pet food prices continue to climb in 2025, with premium and super premium products seeing the steepest increases due to import restrictions, labeling requirements and taxation.

Webinar Next Week: Is your food safety strategy ready for the next viral threat?Discover how HPP technology can help raw...
04/07/2025

Webinar Next Week: Is your food safety strategy ready for the next viral threat?

Discover how HPP technology can help raw pet food manufacturers:
✔️ Achieve up to 5-log pathogen reduction
✔️ Extend shelf life—no additives required
✔️ Preserve raw nutritional value
✔️ Address emerging risks like avian flu

Join us April 16 at 10am CDT for an expert-led webinar sponsored by Hiperbaric and hosted by Petfood Industry.
🔗 Save Your Seat Today: https://buff.ly/9fxOu3e

Sponsored by Hiperbaric

Petfood Forum 2025 starts in 3 weeks! Join us: https://buff.ly/dATuA9h Thank you to these featured Silver Sponsors for t...
04/07/2025

Petfood Forum 2025 starts in 3 weeks! Join us: https://buff.ly/dATuA9h

Thank you to these featured Silver Sponsors for their support of this year's event! Find them on our show floor map: https://buff.ly/zc4e5KS

▪️BESTMIX Software® provides integrated software solutions that offer maximum control and flexibility, spanning the entire process, from purchasing and R&D to production and sales. Learn more: https://buff.ly/P7WhyMq

▪️Biorigin Animal Health and Nutrition has offered natural ingredients to meet market demands such as gut health, immune system, skin health, and weight control, to add value to its customers’ products for 20 years.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/mRhRh6S

▪️Camlin Fine Sciences (CFS) is a provider of high-quality shelf life extension solutions including antioxidants, aroma ingredients and performance chemicals.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/CFgyipF

▪️To be successful, it's critical to control for foodborne illness prevention, shelf life and above all, food safety. Ecolab has supported food processing customers for decades. We have the experts—and the experience—to help your pet food processing plant optimize cleaning practices and improve operational efficiencies.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/PlSpYpz

▪️Koffman Industries, LLC specializes in the transportation of high-quality feed ingredients, emphasizing timely and accurate delivery.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/6MZvKgt

▪️At Magellan LLC, our team has expertise in a range of technical areas including product development, market trends analyses, pet food formulations, R&D design, validation and evaluation.Learn more: https://buff.ly/HiNi7yk




Images: Petfood Forum logo and event details with the featured sponsor logo.

During Petfood Forum, Jenni Harrington with Bühler Group will explore how this advanced processing technology can enhanc...
04/07/2025

During Petfood Forum, Jenni Harrington with Bühler Group will explore how this advanced processing technology can enhance texture, nutrition and sustainability.

During Petfood Forum next month, Jenni Harrington with Bühler Group will explore how this advanced processing technology can enhance texture, nutrition and sustainability.

Company said sustainable and high-performance packaging solutions were recognized for innovation and recyclability.
04/07/2025

Company said sustainable and high-performance packaging solutions were recognized for innovation and recyclability.

TOMORROW! Petfood Forum: Ask the Pet Food Pro session on Tuesday, April 8th! FREE registration: https://buff.ly/JDkMcEQ ...
04/07/2025

TOMORROW! Petfood Forum: Ask the Pet Food Pro session on Tuesday, April 8th! FREE registration: https://buff.ly/JDkMcEQ

➡️ Next-gen pet food: Nutrition, preservation and innovation insights
📅 Tuesday, April 8, 10:00 a.m. CT

Join this discussion to explore proactive health solutions for pets and learn about predictive modeling and accelerated shelf-life platforms that are shaping breakthrough pet food innovation, featuring John Menton, Ph.D. and Saurabh Kumar, both of Kerry.

Bring your questions to this FREE informal Zoom meet up!

Presented by Petfood Forum and sponsored by Kerry Taste & Nutrition




Image: Session details and speaker headshots for April 8 Ask the Pet Food Pro.

04/07/2025

Designed for pet food manufacturers, the workshop will cover all aspects of labeling.

The East Asian country offers future opportunities for growth in pet food.
04/07/2025

The East Asian country offers future opportunities for growth in pet food.

Learn about Mongolia’s small but growing pet ownership and its pet food market.

Puppy Chow and Kitten Chow select a CavaPoo puppy and American shorthair kitten for ambassador roles, emphasizing early-...
04/06/2025

Puppy Chow and Kitten Chow select a CavaPoo puppy and American shorthair kitten for ambassador roles, emphasizing early-stage pet nutrition.

After reviewing the palatability measures available, researchers concluded that traditional methods remain essential, bu...
04/06/2025

After reviewing the palatability measures available, researchers concluded that traditional methods remain essential, but new approaches are expanding humans’ understanding of pet food preferences.

Ulyana Fitsa will oversee Western European sales alongside her global supply chain duties.
04/05/2025

Ulyana Fitsa will oversee Western European sales alongside her global supply chain duties.

The company has rolled out three new products for senior and aging cats, and is making efforts to offer products for all...
04/05/2025

The company has rolled out three new products for senior and aging cats, and is making efforts to offer products for all life stages, from kitten to senior.

The pet care market and pet ownership are growing globally; in the US, online sales and product claims carrying from hum...
04/04/2025

The pet care market and pet ownership are growing globally; in the US, online sales and product claims carrying from human food to pet food are driving the growth.

New award highlights advancements in pet food, health care, sustainability and technology.
04/04/2025

New award highlights advancements in pet food, health care, sustainability and technology.

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Aaron Merrell, Plato Pet Treats: Sustainability and Petfood Essentials
Aaron Merrell, Plato Pet Treats: Sustainability and Petfood Essentials

Ready to take your company's pet food sustainability plan to the next level? Join a private group of your pet food industry peers at Petfood Essentials: https://buff.ly/PwK4n8q Petfood Essentials takes place on Monday, April 28, the day prior to Petfood Forum, and is the perfect way to set the foundation for your show experience with additional education and networking opportunities. This year's seminar focuses on sustainability in pet food ingredients and packaging, as well as mapping your sustainability journey and creating a life-cycle analysis (LCA). Agenda: https://buff.ly/M9BNuto >>Check out the video from Aaron Merrell, CEO of Plato Pet Treats and Citizens Pet Products, for insights into the future of sustainability in the pet food industry and why attending Petfood Essentials is key to your strategy. Seats are filling up fast for this "must-attend" pre-conference seminar. Purchase the Petfood Forum 2-Day & Petfood Essentials Combo Pass for the best value: https://buff.ly/PwK4n8q #petfoodforum #sustainability

Join your community at Petfood Forum -- Early Bird rates end Feb. 28!
Join your community at Petfood Forum -- Early Bird rates end Feb. 28!

Petfood Forum Early Bird rates end TOMORROW, February 28th! Don't wait any longer: https://buff.ly/42Zgrnu April 28-30 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA Save $200 when you sign up by midnight tomorrow! #petfoodforum

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Join the Petfood Forum community! Best rates end on February 28. Details: https://buff.ly/40RLXB1 Make productive connections at the only event with a 360-degree view of the pet food industry: formulation and ingredients, processing and packaging, pet food marketplace, regulatory and legislative, plus career and leadership sessions to advance your professional growth. Agenda: https://buff.ly/40JZWc8 Don't miss the industry's must-attend annual event! Meet us in Kansas City, April 28-30! #petfoodforum

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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

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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.