(PRESS RELEASE) NUREMBERG, GERMANY — Petfood Forum Europe is officially returning to Nuremberg, Germany, in 2026, once again co-locating with Interzoo. Scheduled for 11 May, this one-day conference will take place the day before the leading trade fair for the pet supplies industry.
Registration is open now with early savings available for Petfood Forum Europe.
As a leading program for knowledge exchange and professional networking, Petfood Forum Europe 2026 will explore the latest consumer trends and nutrition research shaping the pet food and treat industry across Europe.
“The continued partnership with Interzoo provides congress participants with unmatched access to detailed technical information about the latest technologies and advancements available for manufacturing pet food and treats,” said Steve Akins, executive vice president, global petfood and events, with WATT Global Media. “Then, following Petfood Forum Europe, participants can engage with the pet food industry, creating connections with clients and partners on a wider scale at Interzoo.”
The conference will feature presentations from industry experts focusing on market trends, nutrition, ingredient innovation, processing technologies and supply chain management. Agenda and speaker details will be released in February 2026.
The event will provide a valuable opportunity for global and regional professionals to connect with key decision-makers, suppliers and thought leaders, creating new business opportunities ahead of Interzoo.
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“Petfood Forum Europe has become an important part of the Interzoo week in Nuremberg. Offering rich, up-to-date and specialized content for pet food experts, it is a unique opportunity to learn, exchange and network for all professionals from the pet industry. Its co-location with the world´s leading trade fair for the pet industry creates additional business opportunities for the whole supply chain. We couldn´t be happier about this excellent cooperation with Petfood Forum Events,” said Dr. Rowena Arzt, head of exhibitions at Interzoo organizer WZF – Pet Industry Services.
Interzoo is the world’s largest marketing platform for the international pet supply industry. Manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers from 68 countries present products for pets and innovative pet supplies during each of the four days of the trade fair.
The Petfood Forum Europe fee includes a multi-day pass to Interzoo, giving attendees the opportunity to combine their conference and trade fair visit and strengthen business contacts. For more information and to register, visit PetfoodForumEvents.com/Europe.
About Petfood Forum Europe
Petfood Forum Europe is organized and hosted by Petfood Industry. Both are owned by WATT Global Media.
WATT Global Media has a proven track record of accelerating business growth for agrifood and pet food businesses for over 100 years. Our extensive portfolio of industry events and media brands provides access to market expertise, engaged audiences, and targeted strategies that drive successful connections in the poultry, feed, grain, and pet food industries. Contact us for custom marketing solutions served through innovative technologies and delivery channels.
About WZF
WZF (Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft Zoologischer Fachbetriebe GmbH) organizes Interzoo in Nuremberg with the German Pet Trade and Industry Association ZZF (ZZF – Zentralverband der Heimtierbranche e.V.) as the founder and honorary sponsor. It is the owner and organizer of the world’s largest international trade fair for the pet industry. With more than 2,150 exhibitors and about 37,000 trade visitors from 140 countries at the last event, Interzoo is the undisputed world’s leading trade fair for pet supplies. WZF has appointed NürnbergMesse with the organization of Interzoo on its behalf.
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WZF is a 100% subsidiary of ZZF. With its business fields, trade fairs and events, media work and public relations, education and the issuing agency for identification markings for protected species, WZF makes an important contribution to the economic and communicative development of the pet industry.
