PFI is hosting the Global Alliance of Pet Food Association (GAPFA) Technical Congress in 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This conference convenes the leaders in global pet food manufacturing and trade association experts. The conference agenda includes:

• Networking/social events: An aquarium feeding tour; Dinner Lake Cruise, and a Reception and Dinner
• Food Safety and Trade Facilitation Workstream
• Communications Workstream Meeting
• Nutrition Workstream Meeting
• Site tour of Cargill 
• Panel Discussion on pet food and sustainability
• GAPFA Member Country/Regional Reports and Discussion
• Panel Discussion on the Role of Novel Ingredients in Innovation and Sustainability
• U.S. Pet Food Label Modernization Regulations
• Human Animal Bond Research Institute

GAPFA members may register for the full conference. Non-members and sponsors may register for the Two Day Technical Congress. View the agenda to see which events are included with each type of registration.

To view the Annex, which contains information about things to do in Minneapolis, weather and travel information, click here. 

This conference is a can't miss meeting if you are involved in international trade of pet food!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

Nestle Purina

Freshpet

Gold Sponsors

Takigawa Corporation

Bronze Sponsors

Kerry Pet Wellness and Nutrition

Phileo by Lesaffre 

Peel Plastic Products Limited