Author: Nicole Moore
We are pleased to announce our latest whitepaper, “Kibble Size and its Impact on Feline Palatability,” which provides in-depth insights into the preferences of cats regarding kibble size. This study builds on prior research that determined the “disc” shape to be the most palatable for cats. Our latest findings analyze…
At AFB International, we’re excited to announce a major milestone in our global journey: the opening of our Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters and cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Samut Prakan, Thailand. This new facility isn’t just a building—it’s a reflection of our commitment to the fast-growing pet food industry in Asia…
AFB International was featured in the September 2024 issue of Petfood Pro magazine on the science of enhancing the taste of pet food. The article discusses the company’s innovative approaches, recent leadership changes, including the appointment of Dr. Michael Ceddia as Vice President of Global Research and Development, and the…
We are proud to present our Corporate Sustainability Report for 2024, which showcases our achievements and commitments in the areas of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. This report reflects our vision of creating value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and society while minimizing our environmental footprint and maximizing our…
AFB International, a subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, named Dale Spence as President. This appointment also includes being a member of Ensign-Bickford Industries Executive Leadership Team. “Over the past year as AFB Interim President, Dale has shown an unwavering passion for the business, genuine care for the wellbeing, engagement, and development…
Data-driven innovation uses data to create new products, services, or solutions that satisfy customers. For the pet food industry, data-driven innovation is crucial for improving the palatability and product consistency of pet food products. Product consistency is delivering the same flavor in every batch of pet food, keeping pets happy,…
AFB is focused on clearly understanding the needs of our customers. This includes building expertise on the interaction of our palatant with various diets and processing methods—the foundation of our success in supporting customers. When it comes to wet pet food, the palatants may be exposed to one or more…
We are excited to announce that we will be participating in six different tradeshows and expos across the globe this year! These events are crucial for us as they enable us to connect with our customers, vendors, and other important industry contacts. Moreover, these customer-facing pet food industry events help…
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Ceddia has been named Vice President, Global Research & Development. Mike is bringing his scientific leadership and strategic direction to advance AFB’s science and technology initiatives. Together, these capabilities will help AFB further discover and develop new ways to make companion pet…
The AFB International team recently attended the Pet Fair South East Asia trade show in Bangkok, Thailand from October 25-27th. ️ With a total of 9,646 trade visitors from 74 countries, this was an exciting opportunity to connect with 281 exhibiting companies from 43 countries! Notably, our new AFB Thailand…
The AFB China Team was excited to attend Pet Fair Asia in August 2023. The show was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) with 17 exhibition halls and 230,000 square meters of exhibition space. About 2,200 brands participated as exhibitors and more than 250,000 visitors attended the…
The AFB team attended the SuperZoo trade show this last week in Las Vegas, NV. The event hosted over 1,100 exhibitors showcasing their products across 292,000 square feet of booths. The New Product Showcase was the most full it has been over the last two years with bundled benefits, brand…
On May 10th and 11th, the city of Campinas in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, hosted FENAGRA 2023 Tradeshow – International Fair of Agroindustry. AFB International has participated in this fair, which continues to have great impact for Latin America, since its first edition. This year, more than 7,000…
From May 15-17th the twentieth edition of the pet industry tradeshow Zoomark was held in Bologna, Italy. Zoomark is a rising tradeshow in Europe with 1,060 exhibitors, more than double the amount of the edition of 2021. The exhibitors originated from 57 countries across the globe. AFB International was excited…
AFB recently wrapped up another fantastic Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri! This global conference and exhibition took place May 1-3, 2023 and was great for pet food industry professionals to connect, learn about trends, and share ideas. This year, there were almost 400 exhibitors and thousands of attendees from…
The 11th Beijing International Pet Products Exhibition (referred to as: Eagle Beijing Pet Fair) was held from 29 March to 1 April 2023 at the China International Exhibition Centre (Shunyi New Hall). The show brings together 1,300 quality enterprises, 11,000 exhibiting brands, 120,000 square meters of display area, and the…