{"id":5101,"date":"2026-05-19T13:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/?p=5101"},"modified":"2026-05-21T14:28:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:28:16","slug":"petfood-forum-europe-2026-market-growth-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/news\/petfood-forum-europe-2026-market-growth-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Petfood Forum Europe 2026 highlights innovation, sustainability and market growth"},"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;4.27.6&#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>\u200bEurope\u2019s pet food market remains one of the largest and most influential in the world, with new opportunities emerging across sustainability, ingredient innovation and processing technology. Those trends were front and center at Petfood Forum Europe 2026, held May 11 in Nuremberg, Germany, ahead of Interzoo.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"759\">According to Sahiba Puri, research manager at Euromonitor International and opening speaker at Petfood Forum Europe, Europe continues to hold its position as the world\u2019s second-largest pet care market, accounting for 30% of global pet care retail value sales. Global pet care retail sales are projected to reach USD 224.5 billion in 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Eastern Europe shows stronger pet food market growth potential<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1178\">While Western Europe remains a mature and significant pet care market, Eastern Europe is expected to see stronger future growth. Puri noted the region is forecast to grow at a 3.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2026 and 2031, signaling expanding opportunities for pet food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and pet nutrition companies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1382\">The market outlook set the tone for a conference program focused on the technologies, nutrition research and business strategies influencing the next generation of pet food manufacturing and innovation.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sustainability, AI and ingredient innovation drive industry conversations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Petfood Forum Europe 2026 featured presentations exploring many of the pet food industry\u2019s most pressing topics, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mapping the future of European pet care: Emerging trends and strategic opportunities by <\/strong>Sahiba Puri, Euromonitor International<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pawsitive change: A holistic approach to sustainability in pet food by <\/strong>Dan Lorenzen-Schmidt, BHJ<\/li>\n<li><strong>How rendered pet food ingredients compare to novel ones: What is most sustainable for the future? <\/strong>by Anne Gaasbeek, M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences | Blonk<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enzymes advancing sustainability, digestibility and health in companion animal nutrition<\/strong> by Deni Kostelac, Ph.D., International Flavors &amp; Fragrances<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perceptions, sources and the evolving role of long-chain omega-3s in pet nutrition <\/strong>by Julian Pietrzyk, Ph.D., MiAlgae Ltd.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beyond the box: What makes pet food subscription models stick <\/strong>by Annika Rahm, Hey Holy<\/li>\n<li><strong>From hype to evidence: Real-world consumer insights from Europe\u2019s first cultivated meat trial for dogs <\/strong>by Jan Luprich and Katharina Eist-Holland, Ph.D., Bene Meat Technologies<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI-assisted supplier auditing: Transforming pet food supply chain assurance <\/strong>by David Rosenblatt, DVM, Sher Consulting and Training<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optimizing pet food freeze-drying processes: Energy, hygiene and nutritional integrity <\/strong>by Magnus Jochumsen, GEA Process Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cPetfood Forum Europe program reflected the ongoing strength of the European market and the industry\u2019s growing focus on sustainability, ingredient innovation, processing technologies and evolving consumer expectations,\u201d said Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry. \u201cBy bringing together scientific research, market trends and practical business strategies, the conference helps professionals prepare for what\u2019s next.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hvarf0\" data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2411\"><strong>Global pet food professionals gather in Nuremberg<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5119 alignnone size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/Petfood-Forum-Europe-2026-Booth-Engagement.jpg\" alt=\"Two men shake hands with two other colleagues at Petfood Forum Europe\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/Petfood-Forum-Europe-2026-Booth-Engagement.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/Petfood-Forum-Europe-2026-Booth-Engagement-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/Petfood-Forum-Europe-2026-Booth-Engagement-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.petfoodforumevents.com\/europe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/Petfood-Forum-Europe-2026-Booth-Engagement-480x270.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2664\">Pet food professionals from 33 countries attended the event, including representatives from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and others.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2935\">The conference created opportunities for international networking and collaboration among pet food manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and industry leaders. The event concluded with a joint reception alongside participants from the Interzoo Sustainability Conference.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"goiu5u\" data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2990\"><strong>Petfood Forum Europe co-located with Interzoo 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3265\">Petfood Forum Europe 2026 was co-located with Interzoo, held May 12-15 in Nuremberg, Germany. Interzoo is the world\u2019s largest marketing platform for the international pet supply industry, bringing together manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers from 68 countries.<\/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; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Author Box &#8211; Lynzee&#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\/04\/Lynzee-Branstetter-Headshot.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Lynzee Branstetter, Marketing Manager, WATT Global Media&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Lynzee-Branstetter-Headshot&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; module_id=&#8221;round-headshot&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#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>Lynzee Branstetter<\/strong><br \/>Marketing Manager for Petfood Forum and WATT Global Media<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 8px;\">Lynzee develops and leads marketing strategy across Petfood Forum and WATT Global Media&#8217;s pet food industry events portfolio, focusing on audience growth, brand strategy, and connecting pet food manufacturing professionals with educational and networking opportunities.<\/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>Presentations exploredmany of the pet food industry\u2019s most pressing topics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5117,"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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