As we speak, Petfood Discussion board, organized and placed on by WATT World Media and Petfood Trade, is called the pet meals trade’s world convention and exhibition targeted on applied sciences utilized within the processing of pet meals and pet treats. Situated within the coronary heart of the Animal Well being Hall in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, USA, the 2022 present celebrated Petfood Discussion board’s 30th anniversary with a particular opening reception in downtown Kansas Metropolis, an opening keynote by Coach Ken Carter, and a definite need to get right down to enterprise after the pandemic-driven disruption of the final couple of years. Exhibitors included trade suppliers, co-packers and repair suppliers, and attendees included professionals working in vitamin, ingredient and processing applied sciences, packaging, meals science, R&D, product improvement, meals security, QA/QC, buying, import/export and regulatory compliance. The 2023 present will host a sold-out ground of 362 exhibitors filling 627 cubicles and an estimated viewers of three,000+ attendees.
Petfood Discussion board: A short historical past
The internationally recognized present really has humble roots, in an Illinois suburb outdoors of Chicago.
“Petfood Discussion board began in 1993 on River Street in Des Plaines, Illinois, as a small, 100 individuals/10 desk prime occasion,” says Steve Akins, government vice chairman, world petfood & occasions for WATT World Media. The present ultimately outgrew its Des Plaines venue and moved to the Hyatt in Rosemont, Illinois, proper subsequent to O’Hare Worldwide Airport. Nonetheless rising, the present then relocated to Schaumburg, Illinois, the place it remained for a number of years. However by 2014, Petfood Discussion board had outgrown its area but once more. The 2015 present debuted at its new and present dwelling, the Kansas Metropolis Conference Middle.
“The transfer to Kansas Metropolis doubled our attendance in 2015 and allowed many within the trade to really drive to the occasion and get there rather more simply,” says Akins. “Petfood Discussion board has grown because the trade has grown (largely because of humanization of pets as members of the family) — client need to spend extra on their companion animals which at the moment are handled as extra of a member of the family, in addition to the variety of new meals and deal with merchandise launched yearly, has continued to develop, answering client demand.”
Why attend Petfood Discussion board?
Petfood Discussion board has develop into a main alternative for trade world networking and enterprise, in addition to for training on the newest analysis and traits within the pet meals world.
“Networking and getting enterprise accomplished are why most individuals attend Petfood Discussion board, based on our attendee/exhibitor surveys,” says Akins. “Schooling and studying are second, and attendees are additionally capable of view the trade’s solely provider exhibition for pet meals and pet deal with producers.”
The present, in fact, continues to develop as Petfood Discussion board expands to offer exhibitors and attendees with much more alternatives for networking and data.
Among the many notable and new parts in 2023 are a number of partnerships specializing in trade training and networking with the Pet Meals Alliance, Pet Meals Institute, AAFCO and Ingredient Consumers Mission. Moreover, the Way forward for Pet Meals Pavilion continues to develop its choices: This yr, pupil analysis displays will come from 5 totally different colleges and can give attention to numerous elements of companion animal vitamin and pet meals processing, and a particular training session geared in the direction of these new to their pet meals careers will spotlight how you can succeed and develop within the trade.
Petfood Discussion board additionally contains the Petfood Necessities, which in 2023 will give attention to “A deep dive into different pet meals.” This system is a one-day occasion that takes place the day earlier than Petfood Discussion board begins, on the Kansas Metropolis Conference Middle. This interactive, casual academic seminar will give attention to the distinctive advantages and challenges of manufacturing and advertising and marketing different pet meals in key areas like vitamin, processing, packaging, distribution, retailing, security and testing. All through the day, members will take pleasure in a enjoyable, interactive group train, culminating in a contest.
Periods at a look embody:
- Various pet meals market replace
- Dietary analysis on minimally processed pet diets
- What processing means for different pet meals
- Packaging, distributing and retailing
- Security and testing for different pet meals
The best way to register for Petfood Discussion board
For full particulars on each occasions, the newest show-related information, and to register for Petfood Discussion board and/or Necessities, go to www.petfoodforumevents.com. Reductions on group registration are additionally accessible.
