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New feed program
planned during
by Susan Reidy
A
new feed program will be part of the American
Feed Industry Association's (AFIA) offerings
during the International Production &
Processing Expo (IPPE) set for Jan. 28-30, 2025, in
Atlanta, Georgia, US.
The session, " What's Keeping the Feed Industry Up at
Night? " will bring together industry experts to provide
attendees with a better understanding of some of the current
challenges to which manufacturers are adapting.
The two-hour program will include speakers on
highly pathogenic avian influenza and its recent presence
in dairy cows, the ongoing battle against African
swine fever and its implications in feed production and
the challenge of bridging the nutrient gap when animal
genetics outpace published requirements.
The session will be 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 29. Cost is
$79 before Jan. 10 and $90 after.
The IPPE will provide more than 80 hours of education
programs, along with on-floor activities and
networking opportunities for the animal food, meat
and poultry and egg industries. Exhibit space exceeds
574,000 square feet and includes 1,190-plus exhibitors.
Sponsored by the AFIA, North American Meat Institute
and US Poultry & Egg Association, the IPPE trade show
floor will showcase the latest solutions, technologies, research,
processes, services and products that the global
animal food and protein industries have to offer.
" We're excited to showcase an extensive range of
solutions that attract industry leaders from around the
world, " said IPPE show management. " These innovators
are dedicated to business development, implementing
best practices and staying competitive in today's
fast-paced market. "
More information about IPPE and its related events
is available at www.ippexpo.org.
Feed focus
Along with the new workshop, several other feedrelated
programs are planned during IPPE, including
AFIA's Feed Education Program, the Feed Mill of the
Future conference and an interactive question-and-answer
session with the US Department of Agriculture's
Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
The Feed Education Program, from 8-10 a.m. on Jan.
29, will update participants on any recent changes from
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several federal agencies, including the Department of
Labor, Department of Transportation, Environmental
Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration and
the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.
The program is free with trade show admission.
Also on Jan. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is the APHIS
educational program in collaboration with the Pet Food
Institute and North American Renderers Association.
" This program promises to be an excellent learning
opportunity for anyone who is importing into the
United States, or preparing to export rendered products,
animal-based feed or pet food, " said Mallory
Gaines, director of market access and multilateral affairs
at the AFIA.
The one-day program will offer industry professionals
insights into APHIS's operations and provide direct networking
opportunities with APHIS headquarters negotiators
and field office staff.
Cost is $280 before Jan. 10 and $380 after. Members
of AFIA, PFI and/or NARA should contact their association
representatives to attend the program at the
member rate.
The " Feed Mill of the Future Conference: How innovation
and sustainability will shape the feed industry of
tomorrow " is from 8 a.m. to noon on Jan. 28. It will bring
together feed industry exports to examine emerging feed
industry trends and new technologies that will impact how
animal feed is manufactured in the years ahead.
Cost is $95 before Jan. 10 and $125 after.
Pet food conference
More than 450 attendess will gather for the Pet Food
Conference on Jan. 28. It is designed for pet food and
pet treat manufacturers and those supporting the industry,
such as ingredient manufacturers and equipment
suppliers. Highlights from the agenda include a discussion
of current marketing trends in pet food, and the
use of brewed proteins in pet food. Lara Moody, executive
director of the Institute for Feed Education and
Research, will provide the latest data on US pet food
consumption. More information is available by visiting
petfoodconference.com.
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