(PRESS RELEASE) KANSAS CITY, MO — As sustainability continues to shape the future of the pet food industry, WATT Global Media is proud to welcome the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) as a supporting partner for the Petfood Essentials pre-conference workshop on April 28, and also their participation and sponsorship of a multi-day lineup of education, networking, and exhibitor engagement at Petfood Forum 2025.
This year’s events highlight PSC’s expanding role in advancing industry-wide sustainability efforts—from co-developing pre-conference education to bringing together sustainability-minded professionals for conversations that move the industry forward.
“I believe sustainability is one cornerstone to the future of the pet food industry,” explains Steve Akins, Executive VP of Global Petfood & Events at WATT Global Media. Akins continued, “We’re proud to welcome the PSC team as a supporting partner that offers high-value content and community engagement which helps move the industry in a more sustainable direction.”
“I’m so excited to be part of the Petfood Forum this year, where I know innovation and action will intersect,” said Allison Reser, Director of Sustainability and Innovation at PSC. “We’re honored to work alongside the Petfood Forum team to equip pet food professionals with the tools and insights needed to lead sustainability in their organizations.”
Sustainability Essentials at Petfood Essentials – April 28
As part of the Petfood Essentials pre-conference seminar, PSC is co-developing a new full-day Sustainability Essentials program designed to help pet food businesses navigate and advance their sustainability journey. This interactive session features PSC staff alongside global sustainability experts leading discussions on life cycle assessment (LCA), sustainable packaging, ingredient sourcing, and benchmarking.
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PSC staff will be featured in two sessions:
- Welcome and opening session: How to start your sustainability journey — Allison Reser, director of sustainability and innovation, Pet Sustainability Coalition
- Standardizing the environmental footprints of pet food ingredients: A case study with rendered animal byproducts — Janjoris van Diepen, footprint director North America, Mérieux NutriSciences/Blonk Sustainability and Allison Burdick, sustainability analyst, Pet Sustainability Coalition, also will provide an overview of her organization’s ingredient database
These are just two of several high-impact sessions designed to deliver actionable insights.
Get full access with the Petfood Forum 2-Day & Essentials Combo Pass: Register Here
Axe Throwing + Networking with PSC – April 29, 5:30–7:30 PM
PSC’s Networking Axe Throwing Party returns to Blade & Timber, offering attendees a fun and relaxed environment to build connections with peers and industry changemakers. Light bites, drinks, and great company guaranteed. RSVP required — space is limited.
This event is made possible by our sponsors: ADM, eShipping, Mfiber, and Morris Packaging.
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Visit PSC at Booth #2642
Have questions about how to reduce your company’s environmental impact? Stop by PSC’s booth during the Petfood Forum expo to meet the team and explore how to align your brand with evolving stakeholder and consumer expectations.
PSC Accredited Members on the Show Floor
PSC is proud to support several accredited members exhibiting at this year’s Petfood Forum.
Exhibiting companies include Ahlstrom (3130), Alltech (1932), Corbion (2013), dsm-firmenich (2307), Mondi Jackson (2919), Morris Packaging (2635), Peel Plastic Products Ltd. (1919), PPC Flexible Packaging (1532), ProAmpac (2044), Takigawa Corporation America (2437), TC Transcontinental Packaging (2607), and eShipping (2632), among others.
These companies are actively progressing toward measurable sustainability outcomes through their participation in PSC’s accreditation program.
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About WATT Global Media
WATT Global Media is a 4th generation family-owned business that got its start in 1917, when founder, J.W. Watt spotted an opportunity to purchase a publication that needed help and acquired Poultry Tribune magazine. This marked our humble beginnings, and now we are a company that has come to be recognized as a trusted leader serving businesses in global agrifood and pet food. Over the decades, WATT Global Media has launched, acquired, and recast dozens of media brands to serve evolving audience needs in the U.S. and around the world. Today we maintain corporate headquarters in Rockford, Illinois USA. WATT’s strategic blend of multi-channel digital and print products and events, delivers original insights and solutions to more than 194,000 business decision-makers in over 150 countries. WATT Global Media is committed to providing the most insightful, sought-after information to executives and decision-makers in the global poultry, animal feed and pet food industries. www.wattglobal.com
About the Pet Sustainability Coalition
The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that advances business through profitable environmental and social business practices. Founded in 2013 by eight companies, PSC now serves more than 200 member companies across the pet industry, helping them to progress on their sustainability practices, set and strive for ambitious goals, and report on their achievements. Additionally, PSC leads retailers, distributors, manufacturers, brands, and suppliers in pursuing collaborative solutions to some of the largest industry-wide issues, such as sustainable packaging and protein sourcing. Connect with us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Learn more at www.petsustainability.org.
