Pet Food Collab

Join the premier event connecting pet food professionals & academia on September 8-9, 2025 in Manhattan, Kansas. Pet Food Collab is a premier event hosted by the KSU Pet Food Program where industry decision makers come to learn about cutting edge research and technology in pet food, academics to learn about most urgent challenges and issues faced by the industry, students to explore career opportunities, and companies to meet the next generation of talent. Ready to make an impact?

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Pet Food Collab uniquely brings together industry scientists, students, and faculty. It’s my favorite R&D focused event for learning and sharing technical knowledge in a collaborative, expert-driven environment.

Dr. Melissa Weber, Director of Technical Services at Wilbur-Ellis

Attending this conference opened doors to meaningful networking, helped me grow professionally, and connected me with experts in the industry.

Youhan Chen, K-State Graduate Student

Pet Food Collab connects our K-State pet food research with industry leaders, creating vital partnerships that advance innovation. Industry professionals gain insights and networking opportunities essential for pet food industry decision makers.

Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Jr., Assistant Professor at KSU

The Pet Food Program events are crucial for networking, fostering industry collaboration with KSU, and facilitating open discussions about new ideas. They're the perfect environment to meet other industry professionals and stay up to date on the latest trends.

Will Henry, Director of Technology/R&D at Extru-Tech