{"id":4949,"date":"2026-02-26T02:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T08:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/?p=4949"},"modified":"2026-02-26T09:13:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:13:51","slug":"petfood-forum-europe-and-insterzoo-sustainability-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/news\/petfood-forum-europe-and-insterzoo-sustainability-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Interzoo 2026 starts with two exciting events: Petfood Forum Europe and the Interzoo Sustainability Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-3vh||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;37px&#8221; quote_border_color=&#8221;#875e82&#8243; module_class=&#8221;custom-bullet-color&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e&#8221; ul_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; quote_text_color=&#8221;#875e82&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e%22:%91%22link_text_color%22,%22link_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of Interzoo 2026 (Nuremberg, Germany, May 12-15), two key educational conferences will take place, offering pet industry professionals the opportunity to dive into critical topics shaping the future of pet care. Petfood Forum Europe and the Interzoo Sustainability Conference will both be held on May 11, setting the stage for the world\u2019s leading trade fair for the pet supplies industry.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Petfood Forum Europe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Petfood Forum Europe brings together professionals from across the pet food supply chain for a focused, one-day conference dedicated to pet food and treat technology and innovation, nutrition, ingredients, processing, safety and market trends. Designed for pet food manufacturing professionals and brand owners, ingredient suppliers, product developers, nutritionists and business leaders, the program features 10 expert-led presentations and actionable insights to support product development and strategic decision-making.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cFrom establishing transparent and comparable life cycle assessments to the environmental performance of rendered and novel ingredients in pet food, and how AI can support each stage of the audit cycle to recent engineering advancements in freeze-drying technology, Petfood Forum Europe conference programming offers insights on every stage of pet food production,\u201d said Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/agenda\/\">View the full agenda and speaker details<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Interzoo Sustainability Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Taking place the same day, the Interzoo Sustainability Conference offers CSR and sustainability managers and experts from the entire pet supplies industry a unique international platform where they can learn about trends and developments in sustainability, discuss novel approaches and network with one another. Renowned researchers, industry pioneers and the UN- representative Elliott Harris, key-note speaker of the conference, will explain key trends and advances in sustainability, drawing on recent studies and best practice examples. Additionally, the conference will present the inaugural Sustainability Award, which recognizes forward-thinking ecological, social and economic initiatives.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWith the new conference and Interzoo Sustainability Award, we are devoting even more attention to sustainability within the framework of the eventful week at Interzoo,\u201d said Dr. Rowena Arzt, head of exhibitions at Interzoo organizer WZF. \u201cBy doing so, we aim to inspire and support the pet industry to continue to work on sustainable solutions and business cases.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/interzoo-sustainability.com\/agenda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the full agenda and speaker details<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Registration details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The participation fee for each event includes coffee breaks, lunch, a joint networking reception, a multi-day ticket for Interzoo, and a public transportation ticket. During the joint reception in the evening, participants of both conferences will have the opportunity to network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Petfood Forum Europe registration fees: <a href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/LOdblN?rt=tP0nTEvezUijmYOPBXHttA&amp;RefId=PFF+Europe+Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early bird rate (until March 31) \u2013 USD $540<\/li>\n<li>Standard rate (April 1-May 11) \u2013 USD $565<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both events provide valuable learning and networking opportunities ahead of Interzoo 2026 \u2014 the world\u2019s leading trade fair for the pet supplies industry \u2014 and offer delegates a head start on insights, connections and trends shaping the future of the pet care worldwide.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About Interzoo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Interzoo 2026 will take place May 12-15 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, where manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers from 68 countries will present products for pets and innovative pet supplies during the trade fair.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;About Petfood Forum (Boiler Plate)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3209&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;gcid-d80d7e09-9ab3-42a6-9158-59f4c898eef2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-d80d7e09-9ab3-42a6-9158-59f4c898eef2%22:%91%22color%22%93}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;37px&#8221; module_class=&#8221;custom-bullet-color&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-301a62b1-f634-4832-a169-e2f81898759e%22:%91%22link_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About Petfood Forum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Petfood Forum includes unique networking opportunities with top decision-makers and dozens of educational sessions, led by globally recognized experts focused on the latest pet food trends, processes and innovations. The 2025 event also features a robust exhibit hall floor where attendees will engage with supplier companies crucial to the global pet food industry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/register\/\">Registration is open<\/a> with early bird savings available. Multiple pass options are available to fit any budget.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Author Box &#8211; Lisa&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/LisaCleverPetfoodIndustrySeniorReporter.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Lisa Clever, Senior Report, Petfood Industry and Petfood Forum&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LisaCleverPetfoodIndustrySeniorReporter&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; module_id=&#8221;round-headshot&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;180px&#8221; height=&#8221;180px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;180px&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|180px|180px|180px|180px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\">About the author<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><strong>Lisa Cleaver<\/strong><br \/>Senior report for Petfood Industry and Petfood Forum\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 8px;\">Lisa shares\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodindustry.com\/home\/contact\/15387845\/lisa-cleaver-fg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">her insights<\/a> and opinions on industry trends and critical issues for the pet food industry as well as reports on developments in the processing, manufacturing, nutrition\u00a0and other important topics to the industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both events provide valuable learning and networking opportunities ahead of Interzoo week<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4951,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h2>Sed id est et felis venenatis cursus<\/h2><p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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