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Petfood Forum Asia 2025 concluded another successful edition in Bangkok, Thailand, on 29 October. The event brought together pet food industry professionals from 17 countries, including Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam.
“Petfood Forum Asia brought together a diverse group of professionals to share ideas and explore opportunities in one of the most dynamic pet food markets in the world,” said Steve Akins, executive vice president, publisher, global petfood and events at WATT Global Media. “This event continues to play an important role in connecting the industry and encourages growth across Southeast Asia.”
The one-day conference provided attendees with valuable insights into market trends, nutrition, ingredient innovation, and processing technologies shaping the rapidly growing pet food and treat sector in Southeast Asia.
Sessions and Speakers Included:
Global and Asian pet food market update and trends – Sahiba Puri, senior consultant for Euromonitor International
Stability of marine microalgae oil during pet food extrusion, retort and long-term storage – Shiguang Yu, Ph.D., MBA, global director, pet nutrition and applications, for DSM-Firmenich
Pet food formulation quality and risk management – Ian Mealey, product marketing director for formulations for Format Solutions
Postbiotics: Unlocking new clinically backed pet health benefits – Adrian Kerester, senior director of growth, and Ravi Sheth, Ph.D., co-founder and chief science officer, for Kingdom Supercultures
Reducing waste in pet treat extruder production – Paul Mortlock, managing director and CEO, and Steve Plas, strategy director, for Frazer-Nash Manufacturing
Global networking
Additionally, the event provided a valuable opportunity for international attendees to connect with key decision-makers, suppliers and thought leaders, to create new business opportunities.
Pet Fair South East Asia 2025
Petfood Forum Asia was co-located with Pet Fair South East Asia 2025, which took place 29-31 October 2025 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). The 2025 fair showcased the full pet industry value chain and product spectrum with exhibiting companies from 40+ countries.