Six experts from Europe and the United States will discuss the current state of the global pet industry on Nov. 13 as part of the China International Pet Show.

The organization will invite up to three graduate students and up to eight undergraduate students to present their work in the pet nutrition space to roughly 300 pet professionals in January.

Amy Patterson has joined the company as general manager of Petsource, and Eric Perry has been named general manager of feed co-products, among several other new appointments.

The world champion soccer player will support the Wisconsin pet food manufacturer through a year-long collaborative partnership.

Jeff Alix will manage the joint venture’s pet food ingredient offerings, the first of which was launched in August.

Tim Batterson has been promoted from chief operating officer to president and chief executive officer of the major pet food and supply distributor.

Marco Azzaretti, who worked for Key Technology from 2012 to 2019, has rejoined the company as global director of marketing.

Cat Fages will manage sales and distribution of the company’s Vital Essentials and Vital Cat brands in the Mountain and lower Midwest regions of the United States.

Dr. Robert Waltz received the Ambassador’s Circle Award from the national agricultural organization for his support of food safety initiatives.

Melissa Kunze brings experience in committee organization, event, budget and travel planning, and volunteer coordination and communication to her new role with AAFCO.