2024 Presentations

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• Design thinking in pet snack and food innovation: Crafting connection and delight — David Molenberghs, Smoofl
• Pet probiotics: Understanding pet parents’ beliefs, motivations, purchase journeys and needs — Lidiia Alaverdova, DVM, Novonesis
• Postbiotics yeast vs. bacteria for pet food: What is the difference? — Francesca Susca, DVM, Ph.D., Lallemand Animal Nutrition
• Can yeast and yeast derivatives help reduce pathogenic pressure in companion animals? — Aleks Szopinska, Ph.D., Livalta/AB Agri
• In vitro mineral accessibility in commercial vegetarian and vegan dry dog foods — Mingyang Jeremy Zhu, Wageningen University and Research
• Microbial protein: Consumer perceptions, pet acceptance of novel protein — Ally Motta, MicroHarvest
• How to act on climate change impact on the European pet food supply chain — Zsoka Ardai, Mars
• The future of the insect protein industry: Lessons learned from mature animal productions — Chloe Champion, Agronutris
• Breakthrough thermal energy extrusion technology for pet food — Ed de Souza, Wenger Manufacturing
• Mild extrusion process yields higher resistant starch that improves gut health of dogs — Isabella Corsato Alvarenga, Ph.D., International Flavors and Fragrances