Petfood Forum 2024 explores the cutting edge for pet food

During Petfood Forum 2024, industry experts will present on advances in AI, alternative proteins, the microbiome, automation and other hot topics for pet food.

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

April 15, 2024

Petfood Forum focuses on networking, including during the opening reception.

Petfood Forum focuses on networking, including during the opening reception.

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Continuing its role as the leading event for pet food professionals to anticipate and prepare for new trends, technologies and market demands, Petfood Forum 2024 will bring the latest research, technological advances and insights into one place, April 29-May 1, at the Kansas City Convention Center.

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Suzy Badaracco, president of food industry trends think tank Culinary Tides, speaks April 29 at Petfood Essentials in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Pet treat brands can capitalize on human snacking trends

In the post-COVID world, some consumer behaviors also affect pets, such as snacking, as well as trends around sustainability and functionality, according to Suzy Badaracco, president of food industry trends think tank Culinary Tides.

Suzy Badaracco, president of food industry trends think tank Culinary Tides, speaks April 29 at Petfood Essentials in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Petfood Forum Europe 2024 tackles opportunities, challenges

Petfood Forum Europe will co-locate with Interzoo for the second time and feature research and insights on the biggest topics for the pet food industry.

Petfood Forum Europe features industry experts presenting research and insights on the most significant topics for pet food.

How microbiome-tailored nutrition can extend a pet's longevity

Targeted nutritional microbiome interventions will lead to better health outcomes and increased wellbeing of companion animals, said Juan Gomez-Basauri, Ph.D., who will speak on the topic at Petfood Forum in Kansas City.

In-depth study of the gut microbiota will help in the development of probiotics and/or fibers specifically designed to support canine and feline health.

Novel process decontaminates raw pet food, increases safety

Dr. Keith Warriner will explain the gas-phase hydroxyl-radical process that offers intervention against Salmonella and other pathogens during his education session next month at Petfood Forum.

The gas-phase hydroxyl-radical process offers a potential game-changer for raw pet food safety.

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Automation enhances precision, efficiency for pet food processors

Learn how vision systems and robotics can seamlessly integrate into your pet food facility to streamline quality control processes during Dean Elkins’ education session at Petfood Forum next month.

Nestlé Purina recently deployed Spot to automate thermal and acoustic inspections in its packaging lines.

3 drivers shaping today’s pet treat experience

During Petfood Essentials, Suzy Badarraco, president, Culinary Tides, will provide an in-depth understanding of the forces driving pet snacking trends and explain how to stay ahead of the curve.

Suzy Badarraco's Petfood Essentials opening session will focus on helping pet food professionals cross-analyze trend data to craft actionable intelligence to anticipate opportunities and map pathways to ensuring the success of their pet snack products.

Beyond sustainability: Insects as a superfood for dogs

Anne Carlson, founder and CEO of Jiminy’s, will speak at Petfood Forum this spring on the benefits of feeding insects to companion animals and how it can be more than reducing their carbon pawprints.

Anne Carlson will speak at Petfood Forum on Tuesday, April 30, in Kansas City. Her session, Latest research: Insect protein for companion animals, will focus on the benefits beyond sustainability that insects can offer our pets.

Petfood Forum 2024 brings latest research, trends, innovation

Experts present insights on pet food nutrition, processing, safety and more, while a packed exhibit hall offers access to leading companies.

Petfood Forum 2024 will start each day with an inspiring keynote address on the latest pet food trends and innovations.

Identify and avoid greenwashing in pet food packaging

How to plan and apply packaging sustainability to your pet food products while avoiding “environmental spin” in today’s market.

During Petfood Forum in Kansas City this spring, the 'Identifying and avoiding greenwashing in packaging sustainability' session will offer tips on how to plan and apply packaging sustainability to your pet food products while avoiding greenwashing.

Understand top trends to drive pet food brand growth

Claire Obertin with Cleveland Research will delve into how consumer survey insights and industry forecasts can improve company and retailer relationships during her educational session at Petfood Forum this spring.

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