Bringing together leading technology providers and experts across the pet food value chain, the half-day seminar will offer actionable insights into innovation, scale-up, process optimization, and cost efficiency for both wet and dry pet food manufacturers.

 

Addressing Today's Production Challenges

 

As the global pet food market continues to expand and evolve, manufacturers face increasing pressure to innovate while maintaining efficiency and profitability. This event is designed to provide practical knowledge on:
 

  • Prototyping and scaling up new formulations
  • Innovative technologies for snack specialties
  • Engineering and plant control for wet and dry production
  • Optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO)

 

Expert-Led Agenda

 

The afternoon program begins with welcome coffee at 13:45, followed by expert presentations starting at 14:30.
 

Key sessions include:
 

Welcome & Introduction
Gael Seguin (Clevertech) and Torsten Trampe (JRS)
 

Prototyping and Scale-Up
Carolin Bohlke (Miavit) and Astrid Bosse (JRS)

Innovative Technology in Preparing Snack Specialties
Lars Heymer (Karl Schnell) and Stefan Irmscher (REICH Thermoprozesstechnik GmbH)
 

Engineering and Plant Control in Wet and Dry Pet Food
William McBride (ANDRITZ) and Gael Seguin (Clevertech)
 

Total Cost of Ownership for Wet and Dry Companies
William McBride (ANDRITZ) and Inigo Pardo (JBT Marel)
 

The event will conclude with a wrap-up session and Q&A, followed by an aperitif networking reception at 18:00.

 

Limited Seats Available

 

Participation is complimentary; however, attendance is limited to 300 participants. Early registration is strongly recommended.

Register now via the official event page: https://www.petfoodcompetencenet.com/events/

 

Meet the Network at Interzoo

 

The Pet Food Competence Network will also be present at the Interzoo trade show in Hall 7A – Stand 515, offering attendees the opportunity to continue discussions and explore collaboration opportunities.
 

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Source: Pet Food Competence Network


About the Pet Food Competence Network (PFCN)
The Pet Food Competence Network brings together 11 leading companies with deep expertise across the pet food production chain. With more than 1,000 years of combined industry experience, the network supports manufacturers worldwide with integrated solutions spanning R&D, processing technologies, engineering, and plant optimization.


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