Petfood Essentials 2026
Description
The Petfood Essentials seminar is designed to help pet food and treat companies optimize their operations, especially in the face of economic uncertainty. This interactive seminar is set to equip attendees with practical tips, tools, and technologies, including the use of AI, to improve cost control, streamline operations, optimize formulations,
Highlights
Interactive, informal educational pre-conference seminar held the day prior to Petfood Forum. Features a new theme each year, covering topics like nutrition, processing, packaging, and safety. Includes a fun, interactive group exercise culminating in a competition. Provides a foundation for the Petfood Forum experience with additional education and networking. Offers a Combo Pass for both Petfood Forum 2-Day & Petfood Essentials for the best value. Registration details to be announced in Fall 2025. Co-located with Petfood Forum, providing a unique educational experience on hot pet food topics. Held in the heart of the Animal Health Corridor in Kansas City, Missouri. Organized and hosted by WATT Global Media and Petfood Industry magazine. Attracts pet food professionals from around the world for networking and education.
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Meet the speakers
Ana Rita Monforte
Theme:S&T Global Flavor & Data Sciences Manager, AFB International
Ann Marie D
Theme:Technical Marketing and Innovation Director, International Ingredient Corporation
Annette Lundeen
Theme:Head of Product, Datacor Animal Nutrition
Charlie Connolly
Theme:Business Development Manager, Symrise - Videka
Claire Obertin
Theme:Research Associate, Cleveland Research Co.
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