Topics and speakers announced for Petfood Forum 2013

More than 20 topics and speakers have been confirmed for Petfood Forum 2013, scheduled for April 15-17 at the Renaissance Schaumburg near Chicago, Illinois, USA. Starting with the opening keynote speaker, Kerri Morgan, a Paralympian who won two bronze medals at the London 2012 games, the current line-up of topics and speakers includes sessions on petfood and nanotechnology, emerging petfood markets such as Brazil and China, an update on new regulations from the Food Safety Modernization Act and nutritional management of cognitive dysfunction in dogs.

November 16, 2012

More than 20 topics and speakers have been confirmed for Petfood Forum 2013, scheduled for April 15-17 at the Renaissance Schaumburg near Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Starting with the opening keynote speaker, Kerri Morgan, a Paralympian who won two bronze medals at the London 2012 games, the current line-up of topics and speakers includes sessions on petfood and nanotechnology, emerging petfood markets such as Brazil and China, an update on new regulations from the Food Safety Modernization Act and nutritional management of cognitive dysfunction in dogs.

Find the complete line-up on this page, which you can bookmark to check for regular updates. You can also save on registration to Petfood Forum 2013 through February 1, 2013.

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Proteine Resources plans to commercialize functional beef alternative using mushroom waste-fed insects within the premium pet food segment.

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Industry data shows rising pet ownership and health consciousness fueling 6.1% annual growth in acidulant additives used for pH control and shelf life extension.

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Fermentation project will convert corn ethanol side streams into sustainable protein ingredients for pet food and aquafeed.

The project marks the first PEKILO production outside Europe and the first use of corn ethanol side streams as feedstock.

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Wholechain will support Mars in improving visibility into key points within its seafood supply chain, from origin to finished product.

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A UK trade association challenged a recent life cycle assessment that highlighted conditional environmental benefits of insect protein compared to soybean and fish meal.

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