Interzoo 2026 opens in Nuremberg with focus on pet food and sustainability

Interzoo 2026 is set for May 12-15, 2026 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg in Nuremberg, Germany, not Wiesbaden, according to Interzoo’s official event pages. Organizers say the show will again position itself as the world’s leading trade fair for the pet industry, with manufacturers, wholesalers, and service providers from 68 countries expected on site. The broader Interzoo week begins May 11 with the Interzoo Sustainability Conference and Petfood Forum Europe, a one-day program focused on nutrition, ingredients, processing, safety, AI, and supply chain issues in pet food. (interzoo.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, Interzoo is less about clinical CE and more about tracking where the companion animal market is heading, especially in nutrition, sustainability, product development, and supply chain practices. This year’s programming suggests continued industry attention on alternative ingredients, life-cycle assessment, audit technology, and manufacturing efficiency, all of which can shape the products and claims pet parents bring into the exam room. (interzoo.com)

What to watch: Watch for product launches, sustainability award announcements, and signals from pet food manufacturers on how AI, ingredient strategy, and regulatory expectations are influencing the next wave of companion animal products. (interzoo.com)