Innovafeed hosts first pet food event

Innovafeed successfully hosted its first-ever Pet Day at its industrial site in Nesle (Northern France), welcoming key stakeholders from across the pet food value chain for a full day of discussions focused on advancing pet health through functional nutrition, according to a press release.

Held under the theme ‘Ingredients with Benefits in Action – Caring for Sensitive Pets through Functional Diets: From Pet Parent Insight to Proven Benefits,’ the event gathered manufacturers, nutritionists, brands, retailers, scientists, and sustainability experts to explore how innovative ingredients can address the growing needs of sensitive pets.

Participants, from all over Europe and the US, had the opportunity to visit Innovafeed’s large-scale production facility and engage in in-depth sessions covering market trends, nutritional science, sustainability, and functional health, according to company information. The program featured expert contributions from leading organisations including Pet Sustainability Coalition, dsm-firmenich, Kemin Industries, Ambiotis, Werner Tiernahrung, Visan and Grub Club.

Throughout the day, discussions highlighted the role of functional insect-based ingredients in supporting digestive health, improving performance, and contributing to more sustainable pet food systems. Scientific collaborations and R&D results were also showcased, reinforcing the link between pet owner expectations and measurable health benefits. A panel discussion brought together industry leaders to share perspectives on the future of novel ingredients in pet food, emphasizing the importance of performance, transparency, and education in accelerating market adoption.

The event concluded with a networking session, underscoring the growing momentum behind insect-based ingredients as a credible, science-backed solution for the pet food industry. Innovafeed has announced it will continue to engage with partners and stakeholders, with further announcements expected ahead of Interzoo.