UK Pet Food invites veterinary professionals to an informative panel discussion on pet food processing, exploring its impact on nutrition, safety, and sustainability. Titled “Processed with Purpose: Unpacking the Pet Food Debate,” this event will also explore the truths and misconceptions around terms like “processed” and “ultra-processed”, addressing comparisons with human food processing.  

Panel Discussion: ‘Processed with Purpose: Unpacking the Pet Food Debate’ 

Date: Friday, November 15, 2024 

Time: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM 

Location: Exhibitor Showcase Theatre 2, Excel Exhibition Centre, London 

Capacity: 50 seats 

Focusing on informing veterinary professionals, and answering their questions, this event will offer insights into how different processing methods play a vital role in producing complete and balanced foods for pets, while offering plenty of choice to pet owners. 

The panel will be chaired by Michael Bellingham, Chief Executive of UK Pet Food, and feature speakers, including Dr Andrew Miller (UK Pet Food Veterinary Nutrition Committee), Cat Henstridge, and Caroline Curtis (UK Pet Food Sustainability Committee). Attendees are encouraged to participate in an interactive Q&A session, with roving microphones for audience engagement. 

UK Pet Food is an association raising standards and providing educational resources to advance pet health and wellbeing with quality nutrition from a sustainable and progressive UK pet food industry.

New factsheet to enable discussion with pet owners

UK Pet Food team, London Vet Show 2023

Sarah Hormozi, UK Pet Food’s Head of Science and Education, commented:“We are pleased to launch the publication of our latest factsheet, Processed with Purpose: Understanding Pet Food Processing Methods and Their Applications, to coincide with our panel session. This will enable our event participants to take away our official position on this important topic, empowering them to discuss it with their clients and pet owners.” 

UK Pet Food is committed to supporting veterinary professionals through education, including the forthcoming “Pet Food and Nutrition Course for Veterinary Professionals,” launching in 2025. 

Visit Stand D45 to learn more about their latest initiatives and educational resources and to participate in their survey. All participants will be entered into a prize draw.

To find out more about UK Pet Food and access resources including pet nutrition fact sheets, posters and obesity tools, visit: https://www.ukpetfood.org/


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