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Discover emerging technologies, see future trends and meet the professionals that are shaping the pet food landscape at Petfood Forum. The Petfood Tech Talk Stage showcases the latest products and capabilities from suppliers and innovators assisting pet food companies worldwide.
Petfood Tech Talks were among the most well-attended sessions in 2024 with many presentations at standing-room only. In 2025, we’ve expanded the program to add even more sessions providing attendees with maximum opportunities to see what’s next in pet food technologies.
The 2025 Petfood Tech Talk Stage is sponsored by Symrise
Tuesday, April 29
9:35 a.m. | LOOP – Yummypets | Presenter: Matthieu Glayrouse, founder
>> LOOP: your one-stop shop for pet parent insights — LOOP allows pet-related businesses to better address their market by increasing their knowledge about pet owners via targeted and relevant insights. It is backed by the Yummypets community, which is made up of 3.5 million pet lovers.
9:50 a.m. | Parker Freeze Dry | Presenter: Matt Graunke, sales and marketing manager
>> Commercial freeze drying in the pet food Industry — A discussion on freeze drying in the animal nutrition space. This session will cover best practices, the science, benefits, challenges, and possible solutions.
10:05 a.m. | Zinpro Corporation | Presenter: Allison Millican, PhD, global companion animal lead
>> Redefining mineral nutrition: Transform pet health and build loyalty that lasts — In today’s competitive pet food market, standing out and earning loyalty is becoming increasingly challenging. What if essential nutrients already needed in the diet could become your brand’s key differentiator? Discover how Zinpro® ProPath® Performance Minerals® support visible high-value health benefits —l ike healthy skin and coats, mobility, and vitality by optimizing absorption and metabolism of trace minerals. Backed by pet-specific research and unmatched mineral expertise, see how market-leading Performance Minerals can elevate your brand and keep customers coming back.
10:20 a.m. | Format Solutions | Presenter: Ian Mealey, product marketing director-formulation
>> Formulating sustainable pet food — When formulating pet foods, nutritionists must balance nutritional quality with many other considerations such as claims and regulatory. The increased expectation for products with improved sustainability credentials adds further complexity and opportunity. This Tech Talk will look at new formulation approaches and techniques to help manufacturers achieve sustainability goals.
10:35 a.m. | Hollison LLC | Presenter: Mallory Gandhi, chief technology officer
>> Enhancing Food Safety: Automated near-continuous particulate sampling with the TrueSamplerTM vs traditional grab sampling — In food manufacturing, ensuring product consistency and safety requires accurate, representative sampling. Traditional grab sampling methods, while widely used, often fail to capture the full variability of particulate food products, leading to potential quality and safety risks. This talk introduces the TrueSamplerTM, an automated, near-continuous particulate food sampling system designed to enhance food safety, improve sample representativeness, and reduce waste.
10:50 a.m. | CEM Corporation | Presenter: Cindy Condreay,technical sales consultant
>> Optimizing pet food quality with rapid and accurate compositional analysis — Precise measurement of moisture, fat and protein in pet food is essential for ensuring product quality, safety and consistency. CEM’s advanced analyzers provide rapid and reliable analysis of raw ingredients, intermediates and finished products with accuracy comparable to reference methods. By maintaining tight control over key nutritional parameters, manufacturers can enhance product shelf life, taste and nutritional value while improving production efficiency and profitability.
11:05 a.m. | Specialty Enzymes | Presenter: Dr. Abhijit Rathi, director of R&D, pet and human nutrition
>> Efficacy of Exclzyme Pet™ in canine Osteoarthritis — Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease in canines, characterized by progressive cartilage degradation, inflammation and impaired mobility. This study assessed the efficacy of Exclzyme Pet™, an enzyme formulation, in mitigating OA symptoms through a 30-day randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Dogs treated with Exclzyme Pet™ demonstrated significant improvements in lameness scores, decreased joint stiffness and pain, and enhanced mobility, indicating its potential role in supporting joint health and effectively managing symptoms of OA.
11:20 a.m. | Shick Esteve- Technology brand of Coperion | Presenter: Mike Murdock, liquid systems sales manager
>> Automating your liquid process — Liquid handling at the bulk production, storage and manufacturing levels must demonstrate reliability, especially when it comes to airtight automation and transfer of liquids during mixing and delivery.
11:35 a.m. | Oterra | Presenter: Ashlee Martin, senior application scientist
>> Transforming pet food with natural colors: clean, vibrant, and label friendly — The shift from synthetic to natural colors in pet food is more than just a trend — it’s a commitment to cleaner labels and wholesome ingredients. By leveraging natural pigments like turmeric, hansen sweet potato, etc., brands can create visually appealing, stable and regulatory-compliant products that meet pet owners’ growing expectations. Ready to make the switch? Let’s navigate the natural color journey together!
11:50 a.m. | Mérieux NutriSciences | Presenter: William Melnyczenko, global business development director – digital & expert partners and Chad Becnel, business development manager – global entry
>> The humanization of pet food: Quality, novel ingredients, and regulatory challenges— As pet owners increasingly seek premium, human-grade ingredients for their pets, the pet food industry faces both opportunities and challenges in delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable products. This talk will explore how quality and authenticity testing plays a crucial role in ensuring ingredient integrity, discuss the shift from Crude Fiber to Total Dietary Fiber (TDF) from a consumer-driven perspective, and highlight the regulatory landscape surrounding novel pet food ingredients.
12:05 p.m. | Nuvin | Presenter: Davis Luna, developments and technical support scientist-North America
>> Discover OvaBinde: Dry food & treats — Egg is a natural, highly digestible and clean-label binder which can improve dry and treat applications, cost effectiveness as well as yield, kibble durability and texture of finish product.
Wednesday, April 30
9:35 a.m. | Sidel | Presenter: Mike De Cotiis, business development director, EMH & line integration
>> Optimizing pet food line performance through line design and simulations — Optimizing the performance of pet food production lines is crucial for manufacturers aiming to stay competitive and address key industry challenges, such as rising demand, packaging and product differentiation, stricter quality and safety standards, and sustainability. Our presentation demonstrates how strategic line design and simulations can optimize production. Through a case study, we will highlight the critical role of a thoughtful line design in achieving operational efficiency and cost savings.
9:50 a.m. | Enviroflight | Presenter: Liz Koutsos, PhD., president
>> BSFL-derived ingredients in pet food: Nutritional benefits and sustainability impact — EnviroFlight presents findings on the nutritional and health benefits of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)-derived ingredients in pet food, based on studies conducted in cats and dogs. The session explores how these novel ingredients influence pet health while also reducing the environmental footprint of pet food production. Additionally, key considerations for evaluating and sourcing insect-based ingredients will be discussed to ensure consistent quality and performance in pet food formulations.
10:05 a.m. | ProMach Pet Care Solutions | Presenter: Troy Snader, senior VP, business development
>> Sustainable Solutions for Pet Food Packaging: From Machines to Materials — Join us for an informative presentation on cutting-edge machinery for pet food packaging, highlighting the latest machinery considerations for sustainable films and container recycling solutions. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll gain valuable insights into what you need to package pet foods effectively, while considering the environmental impact. Discover real-world examples, key considerations, and how to make eco-friendly choices that benefit both your product and the planet.
10:20 a.m. | Phileo by Lesaffre | Presenter: Russ Kelley, globalprogram manager-PETS
>> Health solutions through precision fermentation — This presentation will define and provide brief overview on precision fermentation. In addition, the presentation will feature the example of SafChondro, a highly purified, low molecular weight, non-animal chondroitin sulfate produced via precision fermentation.
10:35 a.m. | Stratum Nutrition | Presenter: Alexis Collins, director of product & brand strategy
>> Barking up the right tree with OraCMU™: An oral probiotic for fresher dog breath — Discover the future of canine dental health with OraCMU™, the groundbreaking probiotic that works in the mouth of canines to support fresher breath and oral health. Join us as we delve into the results of two canine clinical trials that showcase OraCMU’s fast and effective results for breath, dental health, and the oral microbiome. Learn more about the oral microbiome and why it will be the next trend in canine care.
10:50 a.m. | ADM | Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Adolphe, pet technical sales manager
>> Novel solutions to support dental health in companion animals — There is growing interest in ingredients that support dental health in dogs and cats. A bacterial-derived postbiotic and black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) protein and oil have been shown using in vitro models to affect canine oral bacteria and the formation of oral biofilms. In addition, a clinical trial in dogs suggests that the postbiotic shows promise in reducing plaque deposition. Since postbiotics are non-viable microorganisms, they offer manufacturers an easy-to-incorporate solution. Together, postbiotics and BSFL protein and oil are novel ingredients that can effectively support pet dental health and overall well-being.
11:05 a.m. | Hiperbaric High Pressure Technologies | Presenter: Daniela Soto, BEng, HPP applications specialist
>> How HPP tackles viral threats in raw pet food — Join Hiperbaric’s food safety experts as they explore how High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology provides a critical intervention against emerging pathogen threats in raw pet food manufacturing, with special attention to avian influenza concerns. This technical presentation will examine HPP’s proven track record in viral inactivation, latest research findings on influenza strain susceptibility to pressure treatment, and practical implementation strategies for manufacturers looking to enhance their food safety protocols while maintaining product quality and nutritional value.
11:20 a.m. | Bruker Scientific | Presenter: Chris Clark – Applications Scientist
>> The BEAM: A 2 in 1 Single Point FT-NIR Spectrometer for benchtop and inline applications — The BEAM fully automates the QA/QC process from benchtop to in-line, leveraging the FT advantage to use the same solution for both setups. This allows for seamless calibration transfer between instruments. Additionally, it is flexible enough to be used at any point in the production process, whether it’s mixing, cooking, drying, or coating.
11:35 a.m. | APC | Presenter: Dr. Joy Campbell, Sr. director – global pet food technical service
>> Maximize texture and palatability in pet treats with plasma — Plasma is widely used in pet foods and is gaining traction in treats and supplements for its technological functionality and palatability. New applications for plasma include improving texture and pet acceptance in baked biscuits, dental sticks and more.
The Petfood Tech Talk Stage will be in a semi-enclosed area on the Exhibit Hall Floor and will seat approximately 75 people in theater style chair with a podium, projection equipment and microphone for the presenters. Companies will have 10-minute time slots with 5 minutes for Q&A, to present their information to an attending audience.
Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to hear about these emerging pet food products and capabilities!
About Petfood Forum
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.
Registration is open with early bird savings available. Multiple pass options are available to fit any budget.