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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.

12/05/2024

In the U.S., cat treat sales are growing at a much higher rate than are dog treats, though from a much smaller base. Should companies focus on this category?

12/05/2024

Pet owners may seek out pet treats made with functional ingredients that specifically address health and wellness concerns. Those who do purchase functional pet products seem to continue doing so.

12/05/2024

Company doubles its research team with four science hires from Nom Nom.

12/05/2024

These six pet companies each have a different focus and meaning in giving back to their communities.

12/04/2024

2025 PETFOOD FORUM KEYNOTES ANNOUNCED
Macroeconomist and leadership expert will headline next April.
Read more: https://buff.ly/4gkrcnA

Ernie Tedeschi, director of economics, The Budget Lab at Yale Law School, will kick off the morning session on Tuesday, April 29 during his presentation “Macro-economic outlook and what it means for pet food companies and pet owners.”

On Wednesday, April 30, Michael Allison, CEO of the The Adversity Academy Leadership Development Co., will deliver a message designed to help leaders during his opening session, “Break the bottle: How to shatter limiting beliefs and achieve peak performance in pet food development and marketing.”

Image: Black background with keynote speaker headshots and information against a Petfood Forum stage photo.

12/04/2024

According to the company, this first-of-its-kind black soldier fly factory with fully outsourced breeding, introduces a decoupled supply chain model for BSF production.

12/04/2024

Numerous lawsuits related to natural or similar marketing claims have challenged brands during the past decade, and they seem likely to continue reappearing.

Numerous lawsuits related to natural or similar marketing claims have challenged brands over the past decade. They seem likely to continue reappearing.

12/04/2024

Handpicked by co-founder Kaley Cuoco, the company's newest employee will work closely with the team on new product development and testing.

12/04/2024

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

12/03/2024

The company is voluntarily recalling 204 bags of “Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips” because of possible Salmonella contamination.

12/03/2024

NEXT WEEK! Join the next Petfood Forum: Ask the Pet Food Pro session on Thursday, December 12! Register: https://buff.ly/3YOh6nO

Unlock the potential of freeze-dried pet food: A practical guide for manufacturers
Thursday, December 12, 10 a.m. CT

Join Matt Graunke, sales and marketing manager at Parker Freeze Dry, as he breaks down everything you need to know about the freeze-drying process and why it’s gaining traction in the pet food industry.

Bring your freeze-dry questions to this FREE informal Zoom meet up!

Presented by Petfood Forum and sponsored by Parker Freeze Dry, a Division of ProForm Fabrication LLC

Image: photo of speaker and webinar details for Dec 12 Ask the Pet Food Pro session.

12/03/2024

According to the FDA, the recall impacts seven states and was discovered after a litter of puppies became ill in Virginia.

12/03/2024

The British Veterinary Association ended its opposition to vegan diets for dogs last summer. Trending: Pet Food dives into what the impact of that means to the pet food industry.

12/03/2024

Premium cat food and treats acquisition is the fifth for General Mills in the pet category.

12/03/2024

⏳Webinar Tomorrow ⏳

The future of pet food formulation is here! In Tomorrow’s webinar, sponsored by Format Solutions, join Ian Mealey, Product Marketing Director for Formulation, to discover how leading pet food companies are using advanced formulation tools to meet new industry challenges and exceed customer expectations.

Key Takeaways:
Holistic strategies for sustainability
Optimization tools for production and supply chain efficiency
Practical ways to model real-world scenarios in formulation and more

🗓️ When: Wednesday, December 4th, 10:00 AM CST (Chicago) | 4:00 PM GMT (London) | 12:00 AM CST, Dec. 5th (Beijing)

🔗 Don’t wait—register here: https://buff.ly/4ej3835

Don’t miss insights that will transform your approach to pet food formulation!

12/03/2024

Pet Valu’s 2023 ESG report highlights the company’s initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to responsible practices across Canada.

12/02/2024

Just announced! Join the next Petfood Forum: Ask the Pet Food Pro session on Tuesday, December 17!
Register: https://buff.ly/3VdouZ1

➡️ How to reduce pet food drying energy usage and carbon emissions
📅 Tuesday, December 17, 10 a.m. CT

Dave Carney, Area Sales Manager-NAM-Petfood & Aquafeed, Bühler Group Animal Feed, will discuss different approaches to reducing emissions while lowering conveyor dryer operational costs.

Bring your questions to this FREE informal Zoom meet up!

Presented by Petfood Forum and sponsored by Bühler Group.

Image: Blue background with Ask the Pet Food Pro logo header, speaker photo and details for this webinar.

12/02/2024

Delicious Food Factory will construct a new 55,000-square-meter pet food factory north of the capital, Riyadh, that will produce 100,000 tons per year.

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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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[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

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

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

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

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

2024 Forum Feedback: Ben Swanson

Petfood Forum is all about networking and connections in the pet food industry. Ben Swanson of Agricultural Utilization Research Institute - AURI gets it! Are you ready for today? Let's do this! Thanks for talking to us, Ben! #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.