Conference
Petfood Forum Brasil
2026 Program Highlights
Petfood Forum Brasil brought pet food industry professionals together on August 13, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, for a day of technical education, market insights and industry networking during PET South America.
Presented in Portuguese, the 2026 program featured expert perspectives on the trends, research and technologies shaping the pet food industry in Brazil and beyond.
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Connecting Pet Food Expertise with the Brazilian Market
Petfood Forum is dedicated to providing the global pet food industry with technical education, research, market intelligence and opportunities to connect.
Petfood Forum Brasil brings that focus to Brazil through Portuguese-language programming addressing the needs and opportunities of the Brazilian and Latin American pet food markets.
The 2026 conference was held in conjunction with PET South America in São Paulo, providing participants with access to both Petfood Forum Brasil programming and the broader PET South America event.
2026 Program Highlights
Petfood Forum Brasil 2026 featured five expert-led sessions addressing important opportunities and challenges across the pet food industry.
The role of independent pet retailers in Brazil
Rodrigo Albuquerque, Founder and CEO, Petland Brasil
An examination of the importance of neighborhood pet retailers to the Brazilian pet market, including key trends influencing the sector and its future direction.
Brazilian pet food market trends and outlook
Iván Franco, Founder, Triplethree International Market Research
An overview of the Brazilian pet food market, including retail data, consumer and pet ownership trends, industry developments and Brazil’s position within the global pet food market.
Rethinking the role of protein in pet food
Ally Motta, Senior Product and Application Specialist, MicroHarvest
A look beyond the traditional nutritional role of protein to explore how emerging ingredients such as microbial protein may contribute to functionality, manufacturing performance and pet food product innovation.
Managing food safety and contamination risks
Franklin Guarisma, Food Safety and Strategies Director, Global Food Safety International
Practical insights into risk management and preventive controls for biological, chemical and physical hazards in pet food production, including strategies supporting food safety, regulatory compliance and brand protection.
Advances in probiotics for pet food
Ananda Portella Félix, DVM, MSc, PhD, Professor and Researcher in Pet Nutrition, Universidade Federal do Paraná
A review of probiotics for dogs and cats, including commonly used microorganisms, recent scientific evidence and future trends in probiotic applications for pet food.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
“The partnership with Petfood Forum aligns with our strategy of connecting professionals, companies and experts with the latest trends and the key demands of the market.”
Explore More in Portuguese
Original content in Portuguese is available at petfoodforumbrasil.com, a dedicated platform designed to serve as a comprehensive source of information for pet industry professionals in Brazil.
Industry professionals can also access an exclusive weekly newsletter featuring market news and trends in the Brazilian pet food market.