The programme for the new Sourcing Stage in Hall 12 focuses on global procurement processes.
It addresses the most pressing issues facing the international pet industry:
- Where to source from?
- How can delivery routes and sources of supply be secured?
- What requirements must be observed for import and export?
- How can supply chains be made resilient?
- How can growth opportunities be exploited?
The practical presentations highlight opportunities and possibilities for supply chain design and optimisation. Experts will present information on different markets, regulations, and interesting facts about logistics and global trade.
The adjacent lounge area with catering offers an opportunity to discuss the topics presented in more depth.
Further details on the presentations will be available here shortly.
Date: 12 – 15 May 2026
Venue: Hall 12, Stand: 12.0-353
Lecture language: English
Sourcing Stage | Programme overview
Successful cross-border supply chain management
Venue: Nuremberg Exhibition Centre | Hall 12, Stand: 12.0-353
Language of presentation: English
11:00 – 11:05
Opening of the Sourcing Stage
Tanja Neumann, Moderator
11:05 – 11:35
Opening Speech: Current Challenges in Supply Chain Management Influencing Trade
Alexander Schmitt, General Manager for Germany | Interflow Logistics
11:45 – 12:15
How to source products from China?
Eliza Cheng, Co- founder | Petideal pet food Group
12:30 – 13:00
From Trust to Data: How China’s Pet Manufacturing Is Becoming a Global Development Partner
Robert Liu, Head of International BD at Fidapet | FIDA（Best Run Technology Co .,Ltd）
14:00 – 14:30
China’s Pet Food Market: Product Trends and Palatability Innovation – How product trends shape palatability needs
Adam Zhang, General Manager & Head of International Business | Wingsom Industries (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
14:35 – 15:05
Best practices when sourcing from China
Xu Pengju, Partner | Ace Pet Group
15:15 – 15:45
Sourcing ingredients from East to West
Lena Lindström, Global Team Lead Pet Food / Junjie Shang | Hanseatic Agri
16:00 – 16:30
Five Principles for Successful Sourcing Partnerships
Tom Pletcher, Managing Partner | PAW Pets Around The World LLC.
16:30 – 17:00
Global sustainable sourcing – the easy way for exhibit stands
Jörg Zeissig, CEO | Holtman+
17:00
Closing of Day One
Tanja Neumann, Moderator
Successful cross-border supply chain management
Venue: Nuremberg Exhibition Centre | Hall 12, Stand: 12.0-353
Language of presentation: English
11:00 – 11:05
Opening of the Sourcing Stage
Tanja Neumann
11:05 – 11:35
China Pet Food Production & Export Trends
Mia Ma, Brand Sales Director | Shandong Zhongke Kangyuan Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.
11:45 – 12:15
TBA
Details coming soon
12:30 – 13:00
Doing Business with the UK - What to Consider When Importing and Exporting
Nigel Baker, CEO | PIF - Pet Industry Federation
14:00 – 14:30
China Pet Food Regulations and Import Access Compliance
Randy Hou, General Manager of the International Business Department, HSL Certification Service
Director of International Affairs, Pet Industry Association, China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association (CIQA) | CIQA, HSL, IBD, PIA
14:40 – 15:10
Critical Strategies for Sustainable Global Pet E-commerce
Gary Pan, Founder | FrienHund
15:20 – 15:50
China Pet Supply Chain - A Strategic Choice for Global Sourcing
Karena Zhang, Head of Marketing | CIPS
15:55 – 16:25
Sourcing Pet Products from China
Xu Pengju, General Manager | Qingdao Magic Pet Products Co., Ltd.
16:30 17:00
Import and Export Regulations - a brief overview for your success
Alexander Schmitt, General Manager for Germany | Interflow Logistics
17:00
Closing of Day Two
Tanja Neumann, Moderator
Successful cross-border supply chain management
Venue: Nuremberg Exhibition Centre | Hall 12, Stand: 12.0-353
Language of presentation: English
11:00 – 11:05
Opening of the Sourcing Stage
Tanja Neumann, Moderator
11:05 – 11:35
From Food Side Streams to Functional Pet Nutrition
Paul van der Raad, Global Director Pet | Reploid
11:45 – 12:15
Sustainable Supply Chains: Building Resilience and Transparency
Jim Lamancusa, CEO & Executive Director | Pet Soustainability Coaltion
12:30 – 13:00
Panel discussion
Details coming soon
14:00 – 14:30
Quality Management
Yuan Li, Vice President | Chongqing Pet Union Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
14:45 – 15:15
Coral and Marine Life
Abby Wang, General Manager | QingDao HaiKe General Sea Salt Co., Ltd
15:30 – 16:00
Challenges in Importing and Exporting Reptiles
Tony Wigley, Co-founder | Responsible Reptile Keeping
16:15 – 16:45
Challenges and Opportunities in Importing and Exporting Ornamental Fish
Shane Willis, President, Ornamental Fish International | OFI
16:45 – 17:00
Closing of Day Three
Tanja Neumann, Moderator
Successful cross-border supply chain management
Venue: Nuremberg Exhibition Centre | Hall 12, Stand: 12.0-353
Language of presentation: English
11:00 – 11:05
Opening of the Sourcing Stage
Tanja Neumann, Moderator
11:05 – 11:35
Import and Export Regulations - a brief overview for your success
Alexander Schmitt, General Manager for Germany | Interflow Logistics
11:45 – 12:15
Navigating the Chinese Market:
Opportunities for Customized Freeze-Dried Exports
Jason Bi, General Manager, Co-founder, Vice Chairman of Shandong Pet Industry Association | Shandong Yupai Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
12:30 – 13:00
From Chinese Manufacturing to Global Pet Food Supply Chain Partnership
Zhe Liu, General manager | Tianjin Ranova Petfood Co., Ltd.
13:30 – 14:00
Current Development Status of China's Pet Market
Becky Liu, Deputy Secretary-General of China Pet Industry Association (CPIA) | CPIA
14:10 – 14:40
TBA
Details coming soon
14:45 – 15:15
TBA
Details coming soon
15:15 – 15:30
Closing of Day Four
Tanja Neumann, Moderator
