Several conferences and gatherings have been pushed back or canceled altogether as coronavirus causes widespread community lockdowns.

The American Feed Industry Association will host a virtual Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference July 20-24 in lieu of the in person event.

The keynote address and the event’s opening half-day session will now touch on the pandemic’s impact on food and worker safety.

Following the postponement of Interpack due to COVID-19 concerns, the supplier has opted to showcase its product inspection innovations online.

Messe Frankfurt's North American subsidiary will assume responsibility for sales, marketing, operations and sponsorships for the biennial trade show, but FPSA will continue to own it.

The 2020 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will include more than 545,000 square feet to showcase the latest feed, meat and poultry processing innovations.

The 2020 AFIA Pet Food Conference will highlight student research, present a new award and discuss a variety of challenges faced by the industry today.

The seminar will return to Kansas City in 2020 to provide a platform for connection, education and discussion for ingredient and commodity market professionals.

Four pet food, treat and supplement companies are among the Best in Show Showcase finalists.

Registration for the event will open Dec. 9, 2019.