The Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA) and Petfood Industry have formed a strategic collaboration supporting the GAPFA Technical Congress 2026, set for June 21-24, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada. The event is hosted by the Pet Food Association of Canada (PFAC).

As exclusive media partner for the Congress, Petfood Industry will work with GAPFA to promote knowledge exchange and industry engagement around scientific, regulatory and technical developments affecting the pet food sector. The partnership combines GAPFA's global reach with Petfood Industry's coverage across the pet food, animal feed and agrifood industries to provide insights and engagement opportunities for 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, said Steve Akins, executive vice president, global pet food and events. "This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting the continued growth and integrity of the global pet food industry," he said. "Together, we are creating new opportunities to inform, connect and elevate professionals across the value chain."

Through the collaboration, GAPFA and Petfood Industry will work to expand awareness of issues shaping the global pet food industry while supporting engagement among Congress participants and related initiatives throughout 2026.

About GAPFA

The Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA) is a non-profit organization established in Belgium in 2014, representing pet food manufacturers globally. GAPFA’s vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of pets globally through access to safe, nutritious and sustainable pet food. The Alliance works to promote adherence to food safety and nutritional standards enabling manufacturers to deliver wholesome, healthy and nutritious prepared pet foods; to promote the feeding of prepared pet food to support the health and wellbeing of pets; and to develop and disseminate educational resources which highlight and enhance the benefits of human pet interaction. For further information, please visit www.gapfa.org.