Aug 20, 2026
Against a backdrop of global economic volatility and industry-wide challenges, the 2025 Global Pet Sourcing Conference (PSCC) opened on November 5th in Guangzhou, bringing together international stakeholders under the unifying theme of "Co-Rise." As an integral component of the Pet Sourcing Fair China（PSC）, this year's comprehensively upgraded conference focused on collective strategies to navigate current challenges and propel the pet industry forward.
Confronting significant headwinds including supply chain restructuring, rising operational costs, and market uncertainties, the conference emphasized that cooperative global engagement represents the most viable path toward sustainable industry advancement.
The conference program featured a central main forum complemented by multiple specialized tracks addressing critical industry sectors: pet food, breeding, grooming, investment, e-commerce, parrot trade, and aquatics. This diverse agenda facilitated deep knowledge exchange among more than 80 distinguished industry experts representing 17 countries worldwide.
As one of the core forums held concurrently with the Pet Sourcing Fair China（PSC）, the Global Pet Food Innovation Forum gathered 8 top experts from six countries—Russia, the USA, Italy, Canada, Denmark, and China. Centered on the theme "The Future of Pet Food: Fresh, Personalized, and Global," the forum provided a deep analysis of global innovation trends across five key dimensions: Functional Nutrition, Ingredient Innovation, Health Maintenance, Sustainable Development, and Packaging Technology. It served as a professional platform for practitioners to connect with international expertise and seize industry opportunities, thereby supporting the upgrade of China's pet food industry towards higher quality, greater innovation, and deeper globalization.
As one of the core forums held concurrently with the Pet Sourcing Fair China（PSC）, the Global Pet Food Innovation Forum gathered 8 top experts from six countries—Russia, the USA, Italy, Canada, Denmark, and China. Centered on the theme "The Future of Pet Food: Fresh, Personalized, and Global," the forum provided a deep analysis of global innovation trends across five key dimensions: Functional Nutrition, Ingredient Innovation, Health Maintenance, Sustainable Development, and Packaging Technology. It served as a professional platform for practitioners to connect with international expertise and seize industry opportunities, thereby supporting the upgrade of China's pet food industry towards higher quality, greater innovation, and deeper globalization.
"The Era of 'Refined' Pet Ownership: The Trend of Functional Development in Pet Food"
Speaker: Ping Chen - Senior Marketing Manager, ADM Pet Nutrition
She delved into the drivers behind the functional development of pet food in this era of "refined" pet care, highlighting how premiumization and precision health solutions are becoming key to product innovation and market growth.
"Functional Proteins: Beyond Classic Nutrition In Pet Diets"
Speaker: Christopher Wake - Chief Nutritionist Officer and Partner, Agrova Nutrition
He shared insights into ingredient science beyond basic nutrition, explaining how the new generation of functional proteins provides profound health benefits for pets, leading formulation innovation.
"How to maintain the good health of the liver and its regeneration and healing when there are hepatic problems. Prevention and support for the growth, development of bones and cartilage in dogs and cats."
Speaker: Bruno Tempesta - Pet Food Expert, Eurofeed Technologies SpA
His presentation focused on key organ and skeletal health, offering practical nutritional solutions for maintaining and regenerating liver health, as well as supporting bone and cartilage growth in dogs and cats.
"Improving the environmental footprint of pet foods with Canadian pulse ingredients"
Speaker: Denis Trémorin - Director, Sustainability, Pulse Canada
He demonstrated the significant potential of Canadian pulse ingredients in enhancing the environmental footprint of pet food, providing a reliable raw material choice for the industry to achieve sustainability goals.
"The Chinese Approach to Innovation in Pet Food Technology"
Speaker: Jinquan Wang - Chief Scientist/Ph.D. Supervisor, Institute of Feed, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
He systematically elaborated on the Chinese pathway for pet food technology innovation, sharing unique R&D achievements and cutting-edge explorations from Chinese research institutions in driving industry technological upgrades.
"Innovation without worry, supply without concern: Amcor End-to-End Solution for Pet Food"
Speaker: Vincent Law - FTS Director, Amcor
He emphasized the critical role of innovative packaging in ensuring product quality and brand value, introducing how end-to-end smart packaging solutions safeguard the global supply of pet food.
"The Power of the Blend™: Disruptive 5-in-1 Functional Nutrition for Sensitive Pets — and Why the Market Is Ready for It"
Speaker: Paul van der Raad - Group Senior VP & CCO, Ghost Dog Pets Ltd.
He introduced a disruptive nutritional concept for sensitive pets, arguing why comprehensive 5-in-1 integrated solutions are becoming the next-generation products the market urgently needs.
