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Gut microbiome impacts pet skin, joint and oral health
A recent Ask the Pet Food Pro session explored systemic connections between gut bacteria and inflammation, offering new directions for functional pet nutrition.
Microbiome research reveals connections between gut health and skin, joint, oral conditions in pets.
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Premium trends, brand evangelism take center stage at Petfood Forum 2026
Industry experts will address evolving consumer expectations and brand differentiation strategies at the annual event next April in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Kevin Ryan, Ph.D., and Ryan Estis will deliver keynote presentations at Petfood Forum 2026, addressing premium trends and customer experience strategies for pet food professionals.
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First for Forum offers free access to newcomers
Five pet food professionals will receive free passes to Petfood Forum 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., through the First for Forum program designed for industry newcomers.
Last year's First For Forum Ambassadors (left to right): Aneesa Bahman with Blue Buffalo; Brianne Dowdall with Ollie Pets; Leah Scott with Earth Animal Ventures; and Quentin Jensen with Targeted Pet Treats.
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Petfood Forum Asia returns to Bangkok for 2025 conference
Co-located with Pet Fair South East Asia, the October 29 event will focus on regional market trends and innovations.
Petfood Forum Asia registration includes five educational presentations, networking breaks, lunch and access to two Pet Fair South East Asia receptions.
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Petfood Forum Brazil 1st edition 2025: Event highlights
Petfood Forum Brazil is the premier event for pet food industry professionals seeking to stay informed on trends, technologies, ingredients, regulations and business opportunities.
Conference Hall Filled With Dogs
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Petfood Forum 2026 registration opens with kickoff pricing
Registration for the April 27-29, 2026, event in Kansas City includes discounted rates through December 1.
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Reducing waste in pet treat extrusion yields significant cost savings
Understanding and minimizing systematic waste through better process control improves production efficiency and profitability.
Frazer-Nash Manufacturing's Paul Mortlock will discuss strategies for reducing waste in pet treat extrusion at Petfood Forum Asia.
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Petfood Forum Europe 2026 opens call for abstracts
Industry experts are invited to submit presentations on nutrition research, novel ingredients, market trends, sustainability and more to be considered for the next Petfood Forum Europe in Germany.
Petfood Forum Europe, which is co-located with Interzoo 2026, will take place May 11 in Nuremberg Messe, Germany.
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Petfood Essentials 2026 to focus on business optimization
Interactive preconference seminar to Petfood Forum will explore cost control strategies and operational streamlining for pet food companies.
The theme of Petfood Essentials 2026 stems from widespread industry concerns about economic uncertainty affecting supply chains and consumer behavior.
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Automated risk assessment tools to prevent pet food formulation errors
Advanced technologies can help nutritionists identify formulation errors before production while managing ingredient variability and supply chain challenges.
Nutritionists can implement quality control programs within formulation software to ensure consistent product quality while minimizing formulation errors.
Pet Food Processing
Five questions answered about freeze-dried pet food production
During a recent Ask the Pet Food Pro, industry experts discussed the equipment investments, safety protocols and growth strategies needed to scale to commercial manufacturing.
Scaling from small-batch to commercial freeze-dried pet food production requires careful planning and significant capital investment.
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Petfood Forum 2026 opens call for papers
Noncommercial abstract submissions on specific pet food topics for the 2026 edition of the exclusive pet food conference are due October 31, 2025.
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