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The conference will feature several expert presentations addressing key industry challenges and innovations. Just some of the topics covered include:
Pawsitive change: A holistic approach to sustainability in pet food. Dan Lorenzen-Schmidt, senior vice president of business development and innovation at BHJ, will examine how the pet food industry can move beyond narrow ingredient substitution toward a systemic, data-driven and collaborative approach to sustainability.
How rendered pet food ingredients compare to novel ones: What is most sustainable for the future? Anne Gaasbeek, team lead and senior consultant, and Gregorio Brussino, medior consultant at Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk, will critically compare the environmental performance of rendered and novel ingredients in pet food and animal feed.
AI-assisted supplier auditing: Transforming pet food supply chain assurance. David Rosenblatt, DVM, head of learning and academic services at Sher Consulting and Training, will introduce AI-assisted supplier auditing, a new paradigm that enhances the effectiveness and consistency of traditional audit processes.
Enzymes advancing sustainability, digestibility and health in companion animal nutrition. Deni Kostelac, Ph.D., senior scientist at International Flavors & Fragrances, will discuss how targeted enzyme applications can unlock nutritional potential from fiber-rich substrates, reduce reliance on conventional protein sources and deliver health benefits, particularly for senior pets.
Optimizing pet food freeze-drying processes: Energy, hygiene and nutritional integrity. Magnus Jochumsen, senior project and sales manager at GEA Process Engineering, will explore recent engineering advancements in freeze-drying technology, including energy optimization techniques and design strategies that enable higher throughput and consistent product quality.
Petfood Forum Europe registration includes a full day of educational presentations, multiple networking coffee breaks, lunch and a networking reception. Registration for Interzoo 2026 is included with the fee to attend. Registration is open with early savings available.
Petfood Forum Europe is organized and hosted by Petfood Industry. Both are owned by WATT Global Media.
