AFIA Calls for New Research, Industry Leaders at 2025 Pet Food Conference

AFIA Calls for New Research, Industry Leaders at 2025 Pet Food Conference

September 18, 2024

Contact Victoria Broehm

Key Points:

• The AFIA is accepting nominations until Oct. 28, for the Friend of Pet Food Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry.

• The AFIA invites undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students to apply by Nov. 4 to present their research at PFC.

• The 2025 PFC will take place Jan. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga., in conjunction with IPPE.

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Friend of Pet Food Award and applications for student research to be presented at the upcoming AFIA Pet Food Conference (PFC). The PFC will take place on Jan. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga., in conjunction with the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

Launched in 2019, the Friend of Pet Food award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to support the growth of the pet food industry.?An ideal nominee will be currently employed and active in the pet food industry or an associated area, such as new product development, transportation, regulatory, academia, media or promotion.

"The Friend of Pet Food Award is a special recognition for someone who has played an instrumental role in moving the industry forward," said Louise Calderwood, AFIA's director of regulatory affairs. "We encourage our members and industry colleagues to nominate those who have made a lasting impact on improving pet nutrition."

The awardee will be invited to attend and be publicly recognized at PFC. Those interested in nominating individuals for the award must submit a completed nomination form to Calderwood at [email protected]. Nominations are due by Monday, Oct. 28. For more information and to obtain the nomination form, visit afia.org/about-afia/awards/friend-of-pet-food-award/.

In addition, the AFIA seeks outstanding undergraduate, graduate or post-doctoral students to showcase their research to key industry leaders at the PFC. Undergraduate students are invited to apply to participate in a poster session, which will take place during the conference, and graduate and post-doctoral students can apply for the opportunity to present their research during the day-long conference.

"We are thrilled to offer this platform for students to present their work to such a large and influential audience in the pet food industry," said Calderwood. "This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain exposure, share their innovative ideas and connect with professionals who are passionate about hiring those who will shape the future of pet nutrition."

Submissions will be reviewed and selected by members of AFIA's Pet Food Committee based on relevance to the pet food industry and quality of the written submission. Applications for student presentations are due to Calderwood by Monday, Nov. 4.

For more information on how to apply for student presentations or to nominate someone for the Friend of Pet Food award, visit afia.org/PFC2025. The AFIA Pet Food Conference will take place 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on Jan. 28. Registration opens Monday, Oct. 7.

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