Hosted by the AFIA, the event will allow those in the industry to learn about ingredients, processes and regulations used in the animal feed and pet food industries.

According to IPPE, this year’s show featured its largest trade show floor ever.

The event covered emerging trends, sustainability, packaging, trade, ingredients and more in the industry.

Representatives from the USDA and USTR shared thoughts about emerging markets available to pet food exporters.

Angele Thompson, founder and president of Thompson PetTech, has been recognized for her extensive contributions to the pet food industry.

This year’s tradeshow will feature more than 1,000 new products, over 80 emerging brands, and more than 65 educational sessions.

The AFIA is offering a Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training.

Each of the company's three most recently introduced titles — Pet Food Processing, Supermarket Perimeter and Dairy Processing — grew revenues by 20% or more in 2023.

The association will kick off the year with several educational and networking opportunities at IPPE.

Keeping track of pet food and treat industry events, in-person and virtual.