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. | Presentation details coming soon

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. | Presentation details coming soon

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. | Presentation details coming soon

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. | Presentation details coming soon

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. | Presentation details coming soon

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 | Presentation details coming soon

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.