Pet nutrition is entering a new performance era—and we’d like you to be part of it. At Booth 1307 we will showcase innovation across four key areas: omega-3s, microbiome, premixes, and taste.
In omega-3s, discover our upgraded Veramaris® Pets—now with 30% more EPA guaranteed for the most potent EPA and DHA combination on the market at no extra cost—plus a new patent-protected omega-3 innovation we'll be unveiling at the show, alongside other sustainable solutions. Talk to us on stand about our dual Lactobacillus postbiotic research, and join our presentation on Tuesday, April 28 to explore new scientific evidence linking the gut–brain axis to canine anxiety. Join us back at our booth for a cold craft beer and salty snacks. It’s a relaxed opportunity to meet our North America team, ask technical questions and explore capabilities from our new pet-dedicated premix facility in Tonganoxie, Kansas, and our taste innovations, including our Natural Cheddar Cheese Concentrate.
Booth #1307
Kansas City Convention Center, Missouri, NA
April 27-29, 2026
For more information about Petfood Forum 2026, visit their website here.
Presented by dsm-firmenich:
Jeff Alix - Director Business Development Microbiome & Taste
Erik Eckhardt - Principal Scientist Health from the Gut Postbiotic Platform
Don’t miss this deep dive into the most extensively studied postbiotic on the market for pets and the compelling evidence behind its potential to address a key consumer need: natural calming solutions for anxious dogs.
Jeff and Erik will introduce dsm-firmenich’s dual Lactobacillus postbiotic, made from heat-inactivated bacterial cells and fermentation metabolites from two proprietary strains, including naturally occurring GABA, a neurotransmitter associated with calming effects. Drawing on controlled studies, they will show how this breakthrough solution has been found to help reduce anxiety-related behaviors in dogs through gut–brain axis modulation, and discuss its formulation potential and market relevance as a natural calming solution.
Omega-3 enrichment remains central to premium pet nutrition, but marine sourcing, EPA variability, and label consistency are under growing pressure.
At Petfood Forum 2026, we will:
Meet us at Booth 1307 to discuss how you can upgrade your current omega-3 strategy today, and prepare for the next wave of innovation.
Pet nutrition is becoming more complex. Your premix partner needs to keep pace. Our new NextGen Tonganoxie premix facility in Kansas is pet-dedicated and located right in the US Animal Health Corridor, just a short distance from Petfood Forum.
At the booth, our team will be on hand to discuss how NextGen Tonganoxie delivers tailored solutions, helping you to formulate your next innovation:
We look forward to meeting you!
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