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3+ MIN
25/04/2024
AFB is traveling all over the globe in 2024!
We are excited to announce that we will be participating in six different tradeshows and expos across the globe this year! These events are crucial for us as they enable us to connect with our customers, vendors, and other important industry contacts. Moreover, these customer-facing pet food industry events help us to showcase our latest research, global resources, and palatability products and solutions. We would love to meet you at one of these events!
Petfood Forum April 29 – May 1 in Kansas City, Missouri USA
In just 13 days, the AFB Team is traveling to Kansas City! Make sure to stop by our booth 1300, to learn how our experts, services, and products can meet your specific needs with our consultative approach.
While you are at the show, stop by the poster presentations in the Future of Pet Food Pavilion, and check out AFB's poster entitled 'Kibble Size and Its Impact on Feline Palatability' by Greg Hibbard, Senior Scientist, AFB Product Development. Greg will be there to talk about the palatability study findings – it might surprise you. Be on the lookout for the future whitepaper on Palatants+.
Interzoo May 7 – 10 in Nuremberg, Germany
The next stop will be in Nuremberg for Interzoo, which is the world's leading tradeshow for the international pet industry! Every two years, Interzoo attracts thousands from all around the world, to see a diverse range of products for pets. And we will be there in Hall 6, booth 321. Stop by to meet our Global Sales, Marketing, and R&D Teams.
A special presentation will be given at our booth – an Eat & Learn experience to connect the sensory relationships we have with certain flavors, and how they relate to our pet's enjoyment of their foods, supplements, and treats. Check out the details here.
Fenagra June 5 – 6 in São Paulo, Brazil
Then the AFB Team is off to São Paulo for one of the largest events for the Latin American pet food market – Fenagra! The event has moved from Campinas to a much larger facility for 2024. Our commercial team wants to meet with you to learn about your unique pet food needs and how palatants play a part in your products. Visit us at Booth E30, or set-up a meeting by emailing [email protected].
Foro Mascotas June 26 – 28 in Guadalajara, Mexico
The global tour continues to Mexico at the Expo Guadalajara for Foro Mascotas. Our booth G2 will be staffed with AFB's Global Marketing and Sales, so stop by to discuss your pet food product needs.
'We have been participating at Foro Mascotas for 10 years. It's a great opportunity to talk face-to-face with our customers to learn about their needs and reach out to potential customers to expand our presence in México. Over the years, Foro Mascotas has grown to 80 booths and 1,350 attendees from 15 countries.' – Ana Mendes and Jeanette Cano, AFB Mexico.
CIPAL (Congress of the Pet Food Industry in Latin America) September 25 – 26 in Puerto Madero, Argentina
Staying in Latin America, we meet again for CIPAL! This show is held every other year and is a great place for learn about new trends and technologies from the pet food industry in Latin America. Look for us at booth G1 to learn how AFB uses scientific approaches and advanced technologies to help customers maximize pet food performance.
Pet Fair South East Asia October 30 – November 1 in Bangkok, Thailand
Now we travel to the other side of the globe to exhibit for the first time at Pet Fair South East Asia! We are very excited to be a part of this event, as we have expanded our global reach into this region. Our first production facility and regional headquarters in the Asia Pacific region will be in Samut Prakan, Thailand. We are targeting to start commercial production in summer 2024. Remember to find AFB at the show to find out more information on how our new Thailand facility can help you improve the palatability of your pet food products. Or don't wait until October – contact Bas Melssen at [email protected] today.
Source: AFB
Market Information
4+ MIN
23/04/2024
Interzoo 2024: History in the making
What does Interzoo represent for the global pet care market?
Interzoo is the world´s leading trade fair for pet supplies. It serves as compass and lighthouse for the worldwide pet care sector. As a meeting place and source of inspiration for the pet industry, Interzoo is showcasing and addressing the developments and trends of tomorrow. The high internationality among both, visitors and exhibitors, facilitates companies to build and develop their international supply chains and global networks. This way, Interzoo serves as the flagship event for the international pet supplies industry.
How has Interzoo developed from the first edition until today?
Interzoo's success story began in 1950 at the annual association meeting of the Zentralverband Zoologischer Fachbetriebe Deutschlands e.V. (ZZF, German Pet Trade and Industry Association). Until 1959, the so-called "Zoo Fair" was a purely national event, but it was so well received that the exhibition opened-up for companies from abroad by 1959. In the following years, the trade fair expanded more and more – starting from 15 exhibitors and 100 trade visitors in 1953 to more than two hundred exhibitors in the 1970s. In 1968 the trade fair was finally named 'Interzoo'. In response to the immensely increased demand for exhibition space, Interzoo moved to Nuremberg in 1988 and is organized in partnership with NürnbergMesse. Since then, exhibitor and visitor numbers reached new dimensions, culminating in an exhibitor record of more than 2,100 exhibitors for Interzoo 2024.
What are the most striking facts and figures in terms of exhibitors, countries represented and expected visitors?
- Over 2,100 companies from 69 countries will showcase their products and solutions in 14 exhibition halls that cover a display area of more than 140,000 square metres. The strong international presence at Interzoo with about 86% of the exhibitors being from abroad, ensures an unrivalled overview of the global market.
A very notable increase in registrations for stand space can be registered from countries such as Italy (+31%), Poland (+27%) and Turkey (+26%). Among the exhibiting countries with the largest exhibition size are Germany, China, Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey and the USA. On the visitor side, we are aiming for 40,000 trade visitors – this would be another record.
Petfood continues to be a strong product segment at Interzoo. The segment of petfood technology in particular sees a steady increase to now about 200 exhibitors. Compared to Interzoo 2022 this means the number of petfood technology exhibitors has increased by 46 percent and compared to 2018 the number has even doubled!
What are the most important events of the supporting programme for petfood professionals?
- This year´s Interzoo supporting programme offers a rich portfolio of sessions, special shows and demonstrations. Starting with Petfood Forum Europe on Monday, 6 May 2024, we will kick-off a week covering key topics of the global pet supplies industry. Petfood Forum Europe one day prior to Interzoo provides an additional forum for the important topic of pet food ingredients, packaging and processing technologies. It is therefore the perfect prelude to an exceptional Interzoo 2024 where the petfood segment again plays a crucial role.
During 7-10 May, we will organize six Interzoo Academy Sessions: The Interzoo Sustainability Session with results from the new Interzoo Sustainability Study, one session on social media marketing within the pet industry and four sessions on different geographic markets: Europe, Brazil, South-East Asia and the USA.
On top of that, the Fresh Ideas Area in Hall 3 will be a further highlight of the trade fair. Here, start-ups and innovative companies present their business ideas int the segments petfood, accessories, technology and sustainability. More product highlights can be seen in the Product Showcase, located at Entrance Mitte, offering an initial overview on the diverse product world for pets. And finally, the Interzoo Party on Thursday, 9 May, will be a prime opportunity for networking within a unique Bavarian atmosphere.
What will be the most important innovations and trends in the pet supply industry?
- We see several trends within the pet industry such as sustainability or new pet-tech to improve the health of pets. We worked together with the exhibitors to reflect those trends in the programme of the Fresh Ideas Stage. For sure, the Fresh Ideas Contest on Friday, 10 May, will show some of these ideas.
Since the previous success of special formats such as the Product Showcase and the innovative idea presentation platform, the Fresh Ideas Stage, what will be new this year?
- Interzoo 2024 builds on those successful formats and expands them. This year, hall 3 will be the centre of the start-up activities: More than 70 start-ups will showcase their innovative solutions for the pet industry on an area of more than 700 square metres. Also, we have enlarged the Fresh Ideas Area and added a networking area, making it a centrepiece and a highlight of Interzoo 2024. In addition to the more than 30 speaker slots on the stage, the networking lounge will be home to Meet & Greet formats, for instance with petfluencers.
The Interzoo App has new, additional functions. It is thus an indispensable tool before, during and after the trade fair and offers a ticket wallet, a trade fair planner, in-depth hall plans and a networking feature.
Source: Interzoo.
Trends
2+ MIN
22/04/2024
We enable the green transition
When speaking of our environment, climate crisis, environmental pollution and resource scarcity are three of the most pressing challenges of our time. And time is the crucial factor here: the world needs to change – now. We all need to change.
In order to create a better future for our children and grandchildren, we must build a new economy. A greener one. We at ANDRITZ are doing everything to drive this change: We enable our customers to make the world a greener place with our sustainable solutions.
To do this, they can choose from a wide range of technologies in all kinds of fields from decarbonization to recycling and waste-to-value systems on through to pollution control – and we are constantly working on further innovations to tackle more and more of today's and tomorrow's challenges.
At the same time, we are, of course, also striving to reduce our own carbon footprint: We plan to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% compared to 2019 by the end of 2025. Hence, we implement measures to improve energy efficiency and increase the share of renewable energy sources at our production sites.
Apart from that, we are continuously minimizing the environmental impact of our locations regarding water consumption and waste production – here too, the plan is a 5% reduction compared to the previous year.
But all this is not a new phenomenon, it is not a trend for us. We have been engaging in innovative technologies for more than 170 years now. With our passion and our spirit we are improving things, step by step, day by day: we have always been engineering for the change.
All our efforts have one common goal: a better future.
We need to address the following three pivotal points to ensure that this change is successful: decarbonizing industries and mobility to mitigate climate change, transforming the economy into a true circular economy to use resources responsibly, and protecting our environment. We must strive to keep the environment as free from pollution as possible, safeguarding our air, water and soil to preserve biodiversity and ensure a healthy ecosystem for future generations.
Source: Andritz.
Market Information
2+ MIN
19/04/2024
Symrise Pet Food's palatant plant located in Chapecó – SC obtained the FSSC 22000 Certification
We are pleased to announce that our newest and largest production facility for liquid and powder palatants located in Chapecó-SC, Brazil, has achieved FSSC 22000 certification. This certification is a testament to our commitment to quality, food safety and excellence in pet food production.
FSSC 22000 certification is an international recognition granted by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) that validates the implementation of a robust and effective Food Safety Management System (FSMS). This standard is based on the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and complies with the highest international standards.
Why is this certification important?
For Symrise Pet Food and the pet food industry, achieving FSSC 22000 certification represents a critical step in the commitment to excellence:
Customer Trust: Demonstrates to our customers our unwavering commitment to product safety and quality, giving them peace of mind that they are receiving reliable ingredients.
Continuous improvement: we implement a management system that allows us to identify and control potential risks, ensuring the safety of our products at every stage of production.
Strengthening the supply chain: we reinforce the trust and reputation of our company within the supply chain of the pet food industry.
Compliance with international standards: allows us to comply with the most demanding legal and regulatory requirements globally.
Pet Food It is proud of this achievement and continues to work to maintain its position as a strategic partner of pet food manufacturers. FSSC 22000 certification is a clear testament to our commitment to food safety and customer satisfaction.
Symrise Pet Food is a global leader in high-value, sustainable solutions that improve pet well-being and guardian satisfaction. The company offers multiple products and services that improve palatability, pet nutrition, and pet food protection. Symrise Pet Food is present on 5 continents with 1,750 employees, 32 sites and 4 expert measurement centers with 1,100 dogs and cats.
Source: Symrise AG.
Veterinary
1+ MIN
19/04/2024
LAIKA, a vet-to-vet solution for the veterinary community
Built with veterinarians for veterinarians, the project is guided by a belief in the power of AI to augment and enhance human capabilities, aiming to offer veterinarians a reliable partner in their mission to care for pets.
It incorporates a sophisticated two-layer AI system, with the initial layer focusing on data-driven diagnoses and the second layer providing direct interaction capabilities. This blend of technology is designed to support veterinarians in making more accurate and efficient diagnoses.
So far, LAIKA has been embraced by 104 clinics in our pilot phase (far surpassing the original target of engaging 25 clinics), underscoring the demand for such an innovative tool. Veterinarians appreciate LAIKA as their right-hand assistant—a general support for diagnoses, disease information, dosage queries, and more. It's becoming clear that LAIKA is on its way to becoming the veterinarian's best friend, enabling them to perform at 100% efficiency and beyond.
LAIKA promises to redefine pet healthcare, making advanced diagnostics and care accessible to all. Future plans include expansion across Italy, France, and other EU countries shortly.
For more information, visit: https://laika.aitemsolutions.com/#/home
Source: All Pet Food.
Trends
2+ MIN
18/04/2024
Common black fly larvae added to list of alternative protein source in animal feed
The black soldier fly is a common, widespread fly of the Stratiomyidae family.
After a meeting with the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry's Agricultural Product Standards Committee on Thursday, Deputy Agriculture Minister Anucha Nakasai said the committee had approved six new or updated items in agriculture standards. The items include BSF larvae for animal feed, updated durian farming methods, good hygiene practices (GHP) for egg collection centres, good agricultural practices (GAP) for growing orchids, GAP for sesame farming, and guidelines for analysing risks of food-based antimicrobial resistance drugs.
Anucha said these standards are crucial for elevating the quality of Thai agricultural products and bringing food up to international standards, ensuring safety and building consumer confidence both domestically and internationally, as well as promoting Thailand to become the world's kitchen.
Better agricultural standards will also help farmers sell their products with a bigger profit margin, thus enhancing their living standards, he said.
Anucha added that one of the key topics at the meeting was the standard for BSF larvae as animal feed. The committee acknowledged that BSF or black soldier fly larvae could serve as a good source of protein that is easy to raise, has low breeding costs and few natural enemies.
After hatching, the larvae grow fast, consuming a variety of organic materials and only producing organic, decomposable waste that makes the raising process sustainable and environmentally friendly. BSF larvae are also high in nutritional value, making them suitable as a key ingredient in feed for fish, chicken and pig farming.
The meeting on Thursday also upgraded the regulations for mushroom manufacturing, in place since 2016, to standards that will ensure the production of quality mushrooms. Currently, there are more than 60 companies registered for large-scale mushroom farming.
Source: The Nation.
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