Watt Global Media And Gapfa Announce Strategic Collaboration

(PRESS RELEASE) ROCKFORD, IL — The Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA) and Petfood Industry have entered into a strategic collaboration supporting the GAPFA Technical Congress 2026, taking place June 21–24, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada hosted by the Pet Food Association of Canada (PFAC).

As the exclusive media partner for the Congress, Petfood Industry will work together with GAPFA to help promote global knowledge exchange and industry engagement around scientific, regulatory and technical developments impacting the pet food sector. By combining GAPFA’s global leadership with Petfood Industry’s extensive reach and expertise across the pet food, animal feed and agrifood industries, the partnership is designed to deliver valuable insights and engagement opportunities for industry stakeholders worldwide.

“The GAPFA Technical Congress provides an important forum for global dialogue on the scientific, technical and regulatory topics shaping the future of the pet food sector,” said Loretta Hunter, President of GAPFA. “We are pleased to collaborate with WATT Global Media and Petfood Industry to help expand the reach of these discussions and support engagement across the international pet food community at the Congress and beyond.”

“Supporting opportunities for scientific exchange and industry dialogue is an important part of advancing the global pet food sector. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting the continued growth and integrity of the global pet food industry,” said Steve Akins, Executive Vice President, Global Petfood & Events. “Together, we are creating new opportunities to inform, connect and elevate professionals across the value chain.”

Through this strategic collaboration, GAPFA and Petfood Industry will expand awareness of key issues shaping the global pet food industry while supporting engagement among stakeholders participating in the Congress and related initiatives throughout 2026.

About WATT Global Media & Petfood Industry

WATT Global Media is a leading provider of business information, events and digital platforms for the global pet food and agriculture industries. As the organizer and operator of the Petfood Forum, the largest pet food manufacturing-focused conferences and exhibitions worldwide, Petfood Industry offers companies unique opportunities to network with decision-makers, innovators and experts from across the supply chain. With events such as Petfood Forum and Petfood Forum Europe, both WATT and Petfood Industry not only supports the industry in expanding business relationships, but also in the transfer of knowledge on current trends, technological developments and strategic topics. For over 100 years, the company has combined expertise with modern event management, promoting innovation and growth in its target markets.