TUCKER, GEORGIA, U.S. — The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) will host its ninth annual Pet Food Conference Jan. 26, 2016, as part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The conference is designed to inform pet food industry representatives about the latest industry initiatives, including speakers from government entities, private companies and universities.

Presenters will discuss industry issues including country of origin labeling pet obesity trends, allergen research and the newly published Food Safety Modernization Act and its implications on the pet food industry. To view the full agenda, click here.

“Every year attendees from around the world congregate at the Pet Food Conference to acknowledge, discuss and rectify pertinent issues affecting the pet food industry,” said Leah Wilkinson, AFIA director of ingredients, pet food and state affairs. “The conference offers an opportunity for industry professionals to unify and learn about the latest in the field.”
 
To register online, visit http://www.ippexpo.org/. On-site registration will also be available.

IPPE is expected to attract more than 28,000 attendees and is a collaboration of three trade shows — International Feed Expo, International Poultry Expo and International Meat Expo —representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the AFIA, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the North American Meat Institute. More information about IPPE, including registration details, lodging and education offerings, is available at http://www.ippexpo.org/.