Meet qualified buyers from around the world at one place

Build relationships and drive sales with ingredient buyers from around the world on April 27, during the Pet Food Ingredient Buyers Mission at Petfood Forum 2026.

This exclusive program, hosted by Food Export-Midwest and the Kansas Department of Agriculture, connects qualified buyers with ingredient suppliers during the pet food industry’s must-attend conference and exhibition.

This is a low-cost opportunity to meet buyers from around the globe, all in one convenient location. All buyers have gone through a qualification process and have expressed interest in a variety of US pet food and pet food ingredient products.

The Pet Food Ingredient Buyers Mission format includes one-on-one meetings with buyers in which pet food ingredient suppliers can provide product samples. Participating companies will gain insights into demand, competition and market-specific growth opportunities.

• Registration for the Buyers Mission is now open with early savings available until February 6. Sign up today for $175.

To participate in the Buyers Mission, you must be registered to attend Petfood Forum 2026. 

2026 participating buyers:

Meet with buyers from 7 countries, including:

• British Canadian Importers has over 80 years experience importing and distributing high-quality food ingredients, packaging and equipment across Canada.
• Shanghai Lita Trading Co., Ltd. is a brand operation and distribution enterprise specializing in imported pet food and supplies, dedicated to introducing premium global pet products to the Chinese market.
• Agromat S.A.S. is a Colombian importer and distributor supplying leading feed manufacturers with functional feed ingredients as inputs, raw materials, animal byproducts (meat and bone meal, fats and oils), soybean products, alfalfa meal, and hemoglobin, including imported products from Argentina and Paraguay.
• CMI produces and distributes animal feed and balanced nutritional concentrates for a variety of livestock and pets across Guatemala and other Central American countries including El Salvador, Honduras and Costa Rica.
• Harim Pet Food purchases food-grade pet food raw materials from the US, and imports dried pet foods, chilled and frozen meat ingredients. Harim Pet Food has pet food manufacturing facilities producing extruded, oven-baked, frozen and retort pet food products in Korea.
• Alimentos Melo is an importer, distributor and manufacturer in Panama purchasing natural, organic and sustainably produced ingredients.
• P Unithai provides veterinary solutions and nutritional products within Southeast Asia. The Group specializes in the development, distribution, and marketing of high-quality livestock health products, companion animal medicines, premium pet foods, and specialized supplements.
• Miropet Vietnam specializes in the concentration, supplements, ready-made food for pets, including dogs, cats, birds, fish, etc. Miropet is committed to sustainable development, using rechargeable materials, contributing to the pet-loving community, and being responsible for pet health and customer satisfaction.

Download buyer profiles 

About Food Export:

Food Export-Midwest is a non-profit organization comprised of State Regional Trade Groups that help provide medium-sized agriculture-based food and pet food companies with the programs and services needed to export. It is funded by the Market Access Program of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service. More information can be found at foodexport.org.

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 2026 event also features a robust exhibit hall floor where attendees will engage with supplier companies crucial to the global pet food industry.