Visit GEA at Petfood Forum 2026
April 27–29, 2026
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Booth #2933
GEA is proud to exhibit at the 2026 Petfood Forum in Kansas City. Visit us at Booth #2933 to explore how our advanced processing and packaging technologies support pet food manufacturers in meeting today’s demands for product quality, nutrition, sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.
Complete Solutions for the Pet Food Value Chain
GEA technologies support every stage of pet food production — from raw ingredient handling through the manufacture of dry and wet foods, treats, dental sticks, and freeze‑dried products, all the way to packaging and full process integration.
At this year’s event, we will highlight our latest developments in:
- Spray drying and freeze drying
- Material handling and conveying
- Vertical bagging and forming
- Defrosting, cutting, grinding and mixing equipment
- Ingredient and flavor filling and packaging (powder)
- Mechanical separation – separators, decanters, and membrane filtration
- Hygienic valves and pumps
- Product recovery systems
- Homogenization
- Extrusion, drying and coating lines
- Sustainable processing solutions
Our solutions help producers increase efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality across a wide range of pet food applications.
We specialize in systems for:
- Pet Food Ingredients
- Wet Pet Food
- Dry Pet Food
- Pet Food Treats
- Freeze-Dried Pet Food
- Rendering of all animal by‑products
Featured Technologies at Petfood Forum 2026
GEA Spiral Elevator — Gentle and efficient vertical conveying
The GEA Scan‑Vibro Spiral Elevator provides smooth, reliable vertical conveying while maintaining product integrity. Designed for dry, wet, warm, greasy, and even frozen products, it ensures optimal product handling with minimal contact.
Its spiral conveying motion enables additional capabilities such as cooling, heating, spreading, or unifying product flow — all within a compact footprint.
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GEA Freeze Dryer for Pet Food — Meeting growing demand for minimally processed, premium nutrition
Freeze‑dried pet food continues to lead the premium segment as pet owners seek clean-label, nutrient-preserving alternatives. GEA freeze drying systems enable manufacturers to deliver safe, nutritious, shelf-stable products without preservatives or thermal degradation.
Ideal for a wide range of applications — including raw high‑meat recipes, kibble blends, biscuits, bars, and treats — GEA systems support consistent quality, high throughput, and low total cost of ownership.
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GEA Extrusion Solutions — From concept to production - innovating pet food textures and formats
GEA works closely with customers to develop new product formats, including kibbles, pillows, dental sticks, shaped treats and more. Our extrusion technologies support the development of unique textures, forms, flavors, and nutritional profiles, backed by the most advanced processing capabilities and decades of application expertise.
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Vertical Bagging (Vertical form fill seal): GEA SmartPacker — Precise, flexible and consumer-friendly packaging
The GEA SmartPacker is a versatile vertical form-fill-seal bagger capable of producing a wide range of pouch styles and handling weights up to 10 kg per bag. It offers exceptional speed, reliability, and ease of operation.
A highlight at this year’s show is the GEA Zipper Unit, enabling reclosable pillow and stand‑up bags—meeting consumer expectations for convenience, freshness, and waste reduction.
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Cutting Equipment — Versatile, precise, and built on 80+ years of expertise
GEA’s cutting systems deliver efficient cutting, mixing, emulsifying, vacuum processing, cooking, and cooling for meat, poultry, fish, and other products. With high‑speed knife technology, they ensure uniform texture, from coarse cuts to fine emulsions, while maintaining consistent product quality.
Building on more than eight decades of innovation originating with Krämer+Grebe, GEA continues to advance bowl‑cutting performance. The latest GEA CutMaster Gen 3 features integrated AC drive technology, a modern user interface, and options for predictive and preventive maintenance. For pet food applications, the CutMaster V vacuum model is the preferred choice. It minimizes air incorporation, enhances protein extraction, and reduces jelly deposits - supporting reliable, high‑quality production.
About Petfood Forum
With thousands of participants from over 50 countries, Petfood Forum is the leading global event for professionals across the pet food industry. Attendees gain access to:
- The latest research in pet nutrition
- Global market insights
- Advances in food safety and regulatory trends
- Breakthrough processing and packaging technologies
- Unmatched networking with industry leaders and suppliers
Join Us in Kansas City
Whether you’re enhancing an existing production line or designing a new facility, GEA is your trusted partner for efficient, high‑quality, and future‑ready pet food manufacturing solutions.
