Monday, October 5th

FOCUS SEMINAR: Functional and Dietetic Pet food

Location: Grace ABC

15:00– 15:35

Role/use of dietetic veterinary, within the context of the pertinent EU regulations and needs of the animal and veterinarian

David Morgan, Veterinary & Companion Animal Nutrition Consultancy Ltd, UK

15:35 – 16:00

Common issues when composing dietetic diets

Prof. Myriam Hesta, Ghent University

16:00– 16:30

Functional ingredient for Canine Metabolic Health: Supporting Clinical Evidence

Marjolaine Meyer, PhD, ADM

16:30 – 17:00

Coffee break, networking

All

17:00 – 17:35

A dog botanical blend that can replace CBD in supplements

Prof. Mark Franklin, Global Pet MHS Technology Advisor, Cargill

17:35 – 18:30

Nutrition as a Cause and in the Management of Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Michael Davies, BVetMed CertVR CertSAO FRCVSRCVS Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Nutrition (Small Animal)

20:00 - 24:00

Welcome Dinner

Grand Hotel Palace, The Garden

Tuesday, October 6th

Conference program, Day 1

Location: Grace ABC

08:00– 08:10

Welcome to the 12th Nordic Pet Food Conference

Milka Tesla, Julia Løining, NPFE

08:10 – 08:45

The Mirror Effect: What Human Trends Reveal About Pet Trends

Dr. Mattia Saporiti, Saporiti Consulting SRL and Francesca Susca, DVM, Ph.D., Global Category Manager Pet, Lallemand Animal Nutrition

08:45– 09:35

The essentials of starch control in Dog and Cat diets

Dr. Greg Aldrich, PhDCOO, Nulo

09:35 - 10:25

Coffee break, networking

All

10:25 - 11:15

Intestinal microbiota of dogs and cats: state of the art and modulation strategies

Prof. Giacomo Biagi, University of Bologna

11:15 - 11:50

Evaluation of different grains, by-products in pet food

Dr Giannenas Ilias, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

11:50 - 13:10

Lunch, networking

All

13:10 - 13:45

Quality control and development of sauces and gravies for wet pet food

Aurelie Loaec, AGI

13:45 - 14:20

Minimally Processed Pet Foods

Curtis Strahm, Wenger

14:20 - 15:10

Coffee break, networking

All

15:10 – 15:45
TBC

Dr Donna Snellgrove, Fish Research Manager, Waltham Petcare Science Institute, Mars

15:45 - 16:20

Goldfish health starts with feed: mannan-rich fraction (MRF) enhances skin and gill defence through innate immunity

TBC

20:00 - 22:00

Welcome Dinner

Grand Hotel Palace, Grand Ballroom

Wednesday, October 7th

Conference program, Day 2

Location: Grace ABC

09:00– 09:35

Investigating the Influence of Dog Breed Size on Palatability Preferences

Maïlys Le Thiec, Technical Service Manager, Kemin Nutrisurance Europe (pet food nutrition)

09:35 – 10:10

From controlled research facility to real living room: improving the relevance of quality testing of pet food products

Evelien Bos, PetPanel

10:10– 10:45

Baked Petfood – latest developments and best practice sharing

Carsten Petry, Buhler

10:45 - 11:25

Coffee break, networking

All

11:25 – 12:00

Functional Ingredients and Dietetic Pet Food: Navigating EU Regulatory Requirements

Giuseppe Luca Capodieci, Technical Director, FEDIAF

12:00 – 12:35

25-hydroxycholecalciferol: A new innovative additive for EU pet market

Dr Shiguang Yu, DSM Firmenich

12:35 – 13:45

Lunch, networking

All

13:45 - 14:10

From Fridge to Bowl, Without the Risk

Ricardo Moreira, Business Development Director - Food Protection, Kerry

14:10 - 14:35

Market and trends in India

Bharat Pittie, Director of Orange Pet Nutrition Pvt Ltd

14:35- 15:55

Veld to Bowl: Game Meat and Rooibos in Pet Nutrition — South African Innovation Meets Global Regulation

Catherine Wiid and Dr. Elizna Boag, Montego

15:55 - 16:05

Conclusion

Milka Tesla, Julia Løining, NPFE

18:00 - 22:00

A social gathering with dinner at a seaside restaurant, olive oil tasting, and sunset enjoyment

Ciel Bar Restaurant, Thessaloniki