Petfood Forum debuts in China

Petfood Forum, the premier group of events exclusive to the global petfood manufacturing industry, is debuting in China next week. Petfood professionals from throughout China and the world will come together on October 12 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center.

October 1, 2012

Petfood Forum, the premier group of events exclusive to the global petfood manufacturing industry, is debuting in China next week. Petfood professionals from throughout China and the world will come together on October 12 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center to learn about pet nutrition and ingredients, the Chinese pet market, regulations for petfood in China and the US, petfood safety and packaging and new product development.

Petfood Forum China will be co-located with Pet Fair Asia, one of the leading pet trade shows in China, now celebrating its 15th year with record numbers.

Registration is still available for Petfood Forum China. Find more information here.

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