Video highlights from 2022: Innovation, networking and education

Thousands of professionals and suppliers working in the pet food industry reconnected at Petfood Forum 2022 on May 2-4, in Kansas City, Missouri.

The 2022 event attracted attendance from top pet food companies including Arm & Hammer, Blue Buffalo, Cargill, Champion Petfoods, Chewy, Elmira Pet Products, Freshpet, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Land O’ Lakes, Mars Petcare, Mid America Pet Foods, Nestlé Purina, Perfect Companion Group Co., Perfection Pet Foods, Royal Canin, Stella and Chewy’s, Target, Targeted Pet Treats, Three Dog Bakery, Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Wellness Pet Company and more.

With a 30% larger exhibit hall floor, Petfood Forum 2022 was packed with innovation, education and professional connections. In addition to many longtime exhibitors, the show floor featured 70 first-time exhibitors including Chenland Nutritionals, CoreFX Ingredients, H2Flow Equipment, Interscience Laboratories, NOVA Chemicals, Probiotech International, Supply Tigers, Valor Manufacturing Training, Woodland Foods and many others.

Coach Ken Carter kicked off the conference with his inspirational keynote presentation on creating a workplace culture centered around accountability, integrity, teamwork and leadership.  Additionally, over 30 globally recognized presenters shared new research and insights on a variety of topics including a focus on health, wellness influencing pet food spending, labor market, minority business potential, fostering innovation and much more.

The Pet Food Tech Talk stage showcased the latest products and capabilities from suppliers and innovators assisting pet food companies worldwide. And graduate students presented the latest academic research in companion animal nutrition.

Save the dates for Petfood Forum 2023

Petfood Forum 2023 will provide numerous opportunities to network and have essential business dialogue with industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest in trends and innovations, discover new tools for success and share ideas. Make plans to attend on May 1-3, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.