November 2, 2023

KibbleCon Lite

This was the sixth year of the event, and marked the transition of the K-State Pet Food Program and event organization to Dr. Julia Guazzelli Pezzali's leadership. The event featured presentations on market trends and specialized processing, a research panel discussion, graduate student presentations, and networking opportunities.

Presentations

• Michael Johnson, Principal of Consumer Strategy, BSM Partners
  
  • Keynote Presentation
• Will Henry, Director of Technology/R&D, Extru-Tech, Inc.
  • "Extrusion in the Specialty World"

Panelists

• Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Jr., Assistant Professor, Kansas State University
• Dr. Sajid Alavi, Professor, Kansas State University
• Guy Allen, Senior Agricultural Economist & Grain Marketing and Risk Management Curriculum Manager, Kansas State University

Sponsors

• Balchem
• Eurofins
• Extru-Tech, Inc.
• International Ingredient Corporation
• Kansas Department of Agriculture
• National Corn Growers Association
• NielsenIQ
• Nutrios
• Parker Freeze Dry
• Petfood Forum
• The F.L. Emmert Company
• United Sorghum Checkoff Program