Pet Food Processing - November 2024 - 6

OFF THE LEASH
Years in
®
the making
When Sosland Publishing introduced Pet Food Processing magazine
in 2018 it was after years of consideration, readership surveys
and industry research. Introducing a new trade publication
to the pet food and treat processing industry wasn't a quick
decision, but it was done with confidence. Confidence that Pet
Food Processing magazine would be able to fulfill a need for indepth
information on news, technology and best practices in
the processing industry. The magazine's mission was to be the
knowledge source for the formulation, production and safety of
pet food. The birth of Pet Food Processing magazine was years in
the making, and now as we complete our seventh year informing
the industry, we know our mission continues to evolve.
Soon after the magazine was launched, conversations began
about introducing an educational event to complement
the magazine's content. An event that would unite stakeholders
and influencers throughout the industry to share strategies
and best practices in an effort to help everyone do business better.
COVID naturally slowed down discussions about adding a
new in-person event to calendars, but after a return to normalcy
considerations were regnited. By early 2023 plans were in the
works for the Pet Food Processing Exchange to debut in the fall
of 2024, and there was no turning back.
Fastforward to Oct. 6, after countless hours of planning,
creating, meeting, and a healthy dose of stressing, the Pet Food
Processing Exchange was a reality. Starting on Page 15, you can
read about the highlights - all the impressive speakers who
shared their time and expertise to educate the audience of 250+
to make the event's first year a success. While the thought leaders
on stage were the stars of the show, the countless people
behind the scenes deserve equal credit. From the event coordination
efforts spearheaded by Kathi Gilleland and Jim White
to the eyecatching website and promotions designs created by
Liz Spillman and Abby Chronister. Our executive team of Staci
Greco and Meyer Sosland helped guide
our corporate vision and my Pet Food
Processing team including Dave Crost,
Nicole Kerwin, Sofia Muller and PFP
alumnus Jordan Tyler worked to gather
the impressive lineup of industry experts
to deliver the solid content we promised
our attendees. The success of the inaugural
Pet Food Processing Exchange must be credited to all the organizers,
participants and supporters - it's an accomplishment
that truly was years in the making.
Kimberlie Clyma | Editor, kclyma@sosland.com
6 PET FOOD PROCESSING | November 2024 | www.petfoodprocessing.net
EDITORIAL
Editor
Digital Media Editor
Digital Media Associate Editor
Contributing Editors:
Kimberlie Clyma
Nicole Kerwin
Sofia Muller
Donna Berry
Jennifer Barnett Fox
Keith Loria
Richard Rowlands
Allison Gibeson
PUBLISHING STAFF
Publisher
Dave Crost
Group Publisher Food Business News,
Milling & Baking News and Baking & Snack Mike Gude
Publisher Baking & Snack
Publisher Bake/Supermarket Perimeter
Publisher World Grain
Publisher Dairy Processing
Associate Publisher
Associate Publisher
Media Sales Representative
National Account Executive
National Account Executive
Senior Director of Marketing
and Promotions
Sales Enablement Specialist
Audience Development Manager
Audience Database Specialist
Director of Digital Media
Digital Advertising Manager
Advertising Manager
Advertising Coordinator
Design Services Manager
Senior Design Consultant
Senior Graphic Designer
Promotions Manager
Promotions Media Designer
CORPORATE
Chairman and CEO
President
Chief Financial and
Administrative Officer
Chief Operating Officer
and Executive Editor
James Boddicker
Troy Ashby
Dan Flavin
Matt O'Shea
David DePaul
Bruce Webster
Josh Buttshaw
Tom Huppe
Lily Alvarez
Kathi Gilleland
Whitney Hartman
Dustin Pickman
Hannah Carney
Jon Hall
Carrie Fluegge
Nora Wages
Kayley Kerns
Elisabeth Spillman
Becky White
Brian Peterman
Jim White
Abby Chronister
Charles S. Sosland
L. Joshua Sosland
Staci Greco
Meyer Sosland
Corporate Headquarters
4801 Main St., Suite 650, Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: (816) 756-1000; Fax: (816) 756-0494
E-mail: PetFoodProcessing@sosland.com
Internet: www.petfoodprocessing.net
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