Pet Food Collab

October 23-24, 2024

KibbleCon

This was the seventh year of the event, and it featured presentations on marketing, economics and consumer behavior, pet nutrition and innovation, processing of novel ingredients, and pet food safety and quality. The event also included an industry leader panel discussion, graduate student presentations, and networking opportunities.

Presentations

  • Chris Storves, Director - North American Retail, NielsenIQ
    • "Unleashing Pet Food Innovation: Trends and Strategies for 2024"
  • Dr. Lonnie Hobbs, Jr., Assistant Professor, Kansas State University
  • Dr. Aleksan Shanoyan, Associate Professor, Kansas State University
    • "Management Insights From Research on Pet Food Demand and Consumer Preference"
  • Dr. Michael Faurot, Director - Global Clinical Nutrition and Claims, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    • "From Kibble to Green: Sustainable Pet Ingredient Innovation Pathways"
  • Dr. Julia Guazzelli Pezzali, Assistant Professor & Pet Food Program Director, Kansas State University
    • "Adding Value to Pet Food Products with the Inclusion of Sorghum Ingredients"
  • Will Henry, Director of Technology/R&D, Extru-Tech, Inc.
    • "Processing Perspective: Challenges of Novel Ingredients and Innovative Products"
  • Dr. Kaliramesh Siliveru, Associate Professor, Kansas State University
    • "Pet Food and Pathogen Contamination: What can be done to prevent outbreaks"
  • Dr. Melissa Weber, Director of Technical Services, Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition Co.
    • "Paw-some Preservation: Ensuring Long-Lasting Pet Food Quality"

Panelists

  • Dr. Greg Aldrich, Chief Operating Officer, Nulo Pet Food, Inc.
  • Will Henry, Director of Technology/R&D, Extru-Tech, Inc.
  • Dr. Allison Millican, Global Technical Services - Companion Animal Nutritionist, Zinpro Co.
  • Dr. Nicholas Rozzi, Vice President, Product Development, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
  • Dr. Melissa Weber, Director of Technical Services, Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition Co.

Sponsors

  • Ankom Technology
  • Bill Barr & Company
  • Extru-Tech, Inc.
  • Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
  • ICC Brazil
  • Kansas Department of Agriculture
  • National Corn Growers Association
  • Nulo Pet Food, Inc.
  • Parker Freeze Dry
  • Peel Plastics
  • Petfood Forum
  • United Sorghum Checkoff Program
  • Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition Co.
  • Zinpro Co.