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Networking event for pet food industry opens registration

A networking event, FVG Select 2017, will bring together pet food professionals in Cologne, Germany on June 13 and 14, 2017.

Petfood Forum Europe 2017 has announced the topics and speakers for its next conference, scheduled for 13 June in Cologne, Germany. l Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

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Randi Zuckerberg to offer pet food brands social media tips

On April 3, 2017, Petfood Forum attendees will learn about social media, marketing and entrepreneurship from Randi Zuckerberg.

Randi Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media and former head of marketing for Facebook, will deliver the opening keynote for Petfood Forum 2017, April 4 in Kansas City. l Courtesy of Zuckerberg Media

Learn how pets think about their food from Temple Grandin

Pet food professionals can get hints about animals’ minds from Petfood Forum 2017 keynote speaker Temple Grandin, PhD.

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Petfood Forum 2017 seeking scientific research posters

Exclusive pet food conference calls for submission of abstracts for noncommercial scientific research posters, due November 30.

Scientific research posters from the pet food industry will be on display during Petfood Forum 2017, April 3-5 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. l John Grossman, Images Photographics

Pet Food Market

How to successfully rebrand cat, dog food packaging

Lessons from the rebranding of Oxbow Animal Health were discussed by Stefan Hartung, creative director for Ideas that Kick, at Petfood Forum 2016.

Hartung said that a company must think long-term when they rebrand a product. | Petfood Forum TV

Freeze-drying works for protein ingredients, pet treats

In this video from Petfood Innovation Workshop, experts from Scoular Co. explain elements of the freeze-drying process for pet food protein ingredients.

Photo by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

For safe pet jerky treats, follow human food guidelines

Guidelines for human jerky products can help makers of pet jerky treats build safety into their products, said Liz Boyle, PhD, professor at Kansas State.

During the KSU Pet Food Experience and Petfood Innovation Workshop, participants learned about producing safe pet jerky treats, including a hands-on demonstration making jerky treats with kangaroo meat. l Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Market Trends and Reports

Petfood Forum Europe 2017 opens call for papers

The exclusive conference for pet food professionals will be held 13 June as part of FVG Select, hosted by Victam International in Cologne, Germany.

Petfood Forum Europe 2017 has announced the topics and speakers for its next conference, scheduled for 13 June in Cologne, Germany. l Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet Food Market

Petfood Forum 2017 announces keynotes, registration

Exclusive global pet food conference opens registration for April 2017 edition, confirms Randi Zuckerberg and Temple Grandin as keynote speakers.

Randi Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media and former head of marketing for Facebook, will deliver the opening keynote for Petfood Forum 2017, April 4 in Kansas City. l Courtesy of Zuckerberg Media

Pet Food Market

Domestic pet food brands play growing role in China

Multinational pet food companies have ruled in China so far, but domestic brands are increasing in number, sales growth and sophistication.

Domestic pet food companies are contributing to the Chinese pet food market’s rapid growth, with some, like Wanpy, also exporting to other countries. l Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

How trace minerals help make pet foods nutritional

As pet food ingredients, trace minerals play an important physiological role and are necessary to maintain body function and optimize health, growth, reproductive performance and immune response in pets.

Extruding high-meat pet foods: dispelling myths

A strong belief persists in the pet food industry that dry pet foods with high meat inclusion cannot be extruded on a single screw extruder.

Will Henry, director of R&D and technology for Extru-Tech Inc., discussed misconceptions about high meat pet food extrusion during a session at Petfood Forum China 2016. | Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

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