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Petfood & Aquafeed

Extrusion Conference
Petfood & Aquafeed Extrusion Conference is co-organised by VIV, International Aquafeed, International Petfood, and Dr Mian Riaz of Texas A&M University. Taking place on March 11, 2025, at IMPACT Challenger, Bangkok, Thailand, this conference will focus and specialise on the extrusion and related equipment for pet and aqua feeds.
Discover the Future of Pet and Aqua feeds

The one-day conference will feature a various of industry expert speakers offering innovative presentations on maximising the use of extrusion machinery and aqua feed systems.

10th  Extrusion Conference Program

Pet Food and Aqua Feed 2025 – 11 March

🕙 10.00 AM | Welcome

Roger Gilbert, International Aqua Feed Magazine | UK

🕙 10.15 AM | Reducing Energy Cost & Carbon Footprint in Aquafeed and Pet food Production. 
Dr. Mian N. Riaz, Texas A&M Univ. | USA
🕙 10.45 AM | Why Particle Size Matters in Aquaculture Feeds and Pet Food
Phil Erickson, Reynolds Engineering & Equipment, Inc. | USA
🕙 11.15 AM | Best Practices in Shrimp Feed Production

Michel Pereira, Andritz | Denmark

🕙 11.45 AM | Using the Twin Screw Extrusion Technology to Face the Challenges of Feed Production
Louison Duclaux, Clextral | France   
🕙 12.15 PM | Lunch Break 
🕙 1.15 PM | Towards high quality, durable and affordable Pet Food turnkey processing lines
Olivier Dréan, CPM | Asia
🕙 1.45 PM | Minimizing the Size of Extruded Micro-Pellets for Young Fish
Dr. Fengde – David Ma, FAMSUN | China
🕙 2.15 PM | Versatility of Extrusion Systems to Enable Innovations
Philipp Fritschi, Bühler Southeast Asia & Oceania
🕙 2.45 PM | Continuous Atmospheric Coating for Feed
Marco Prati, PLP Systems | Italy
🕙 3.15 PM | TBA
USSEC
🕙 3.45 PM | Uses of Plasma in Pet Foods and Its Benefits

Dr. Mian N. Riaz, Texas A&M Univ. | USA

🕙 4.00 PM | Q&A Session
MEET THE SPEAKERS: Petfood & Aquafeed Extrusion Conference 2025

Roger Gilbert

CEO of International Aquafeed

Roger Gilbert

CEO of International Aquafeed

Mr Roger Gilbert was the Secretary General of the International Feed Industry Federation, which he co-founded in in 1987. In that time, he saw the federation rise from humble beginnings, to represent more than 85% of all compound feeds produced globally. He initiated the industry’s NGO representation with Codex Alimentarius and set up one of the first Memorandum of Understandings between an industry and the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation.

Today, Mr Gilbert is the publisher of International Petfood, International Aquafeed and Milling & Grain magazine: three international magazines translated into several languages to promote aqua and terrestrial protein production.

Mr Roger Gilbert was the Secretary General of the International Feed Industry Federation, which he co-founded in in 1987. In that time, he saw the federation rise from humble beginnings, to represent more than 85% of all compound feeds produced globally. He initiated the industry’s NGO representation with Codex Alimentarius and set up one of the first Memorandum of Understandings between an industry and the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation.

Today, Mr Gilbert is the publisher of International Petfood, International Aquafeed and Milling & Grain magazine: three international magazines translated into several languages to promote aqua and terrestrial protein production.

Mr Roger Gilbert was the Secretary General of the International Feed Industry Federation, which he co-founded in in 1987. In that time, he saw the federation rise from humble beginnings, to represent more than 85% of all compound feeds produced globally. He initiated the industry’s NGO representation with Codex Alimentarius and set up one of the first Memorandum of Understandings between an industry and the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation.

Today, Mr Gilbert is the publisher of International Petfood, International Aquafeed and Milling & Grain magazine: three international magazines translated into several languages to promote aqua and terrestrial protein production.

Michel Pereira

Andritz

Michel Pereira

Andritz

Michel Bauer Pereira is the Global Application Manager for Aqua & Pet, at Andritz. He has 7 years working with the company, and if focusing currently on sizing equipment, Process evaluations and Trainings. Living in Joinville, Brazil, Michel Graduated in Mechanical Engineering with MSc in Aeronautical Engineering. He is experienced as a project, process and field engineer, working in the food/feed industry for more than 10 years. Michel is also an Amateur marathoner.

Michel Bauer Pereira is the Global Application Manager for Aqua & Pet, at Andritz. He has 7 years working with the company, and if focusing currently on sizing equipment, Process evaluations and Trainings. Living in Joinville, Brazil, Michel Graduated in Mechanical Engineering with MSc in Aeronautical Engineering. He is experienced as a project, process and field engineer, working in the food/feed industry for more than 10 years. Michel is also an Amateur marathoner.

Michel Bauer Pereira is the Global Application Manager for Aqua & Pet, at Andritz. He has 7 years working with the company, and if focusing currently on sizing equipment, Process evaluations and Trainings. Living in Joinville, Brazil, Michel Graduated in Mechanical Engineering with MSc in Aeronautical Engineering. He is experienced as a project, process and field engineer, working in the food/feed industry for more than 10 years. Michel is also an Amateur marathoner.

Dr. Fengde – David Ma

FAMSUN

Dr. Fengde – David Ma

FAMSUN

Dr. Ma earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from Michigan Technological University, USA. He joined FAMSUN Research Institute in 2015 and has since played pivotal roles in the operation of the FAMSUN Test Center, and the development of feed processing equipment. Dr. Ma has also contributed to multiple key national R&D projects, building extensive expertise in the research, development, and application of feed processing technologies.

Currently, Dr. Ma serves as the Deputy Director of the FAMSUN Research Institute, where he leads efforts in joint innovation with key customers and drives the optimization and advancement of integrated feed processing solutions. 

Dr. Ma earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from Michigan Technological University, USA. He joined FAMSUN Research Institute in 2015 and has since played pivotal roles in the operation of the FAMSUN Test Center, and the development of feed processing equipment. Dr. Ma has also contributed to multiple key national R&D projects, building extensive expertise in the research, development, and application of feed processing technologies.

Currently, Dr. Ma serves as the Deputy Director of the FAMSUN Research Institute, where he leads efforts in joint innovation with key customers and drives the optimization and advancement of integrated feed processing solutions. 

Dr. Ma earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from Michigan Technological University, USA. He joined FAMSUN Research Institute in 2015 and has since played pivotal roles in the operation of the FAMSUN Test Center, and the development of feed processing equipment. Dr. Ma has also contributed to multiple key national R&D projects, building extensive expertise in the research, development, and application of feed processing technologies.

Currently, Dr. Ma serves as the Deputy Director of the FAMSUN Research Institute, where he leads efforts in joint innovation with key customers and drives the optimization and advancement of integrated feed processing solutions. 

Dr Mian Riaz

Texas A&M University

Dr Mian Riaz

Texas A&M University

Dr. Mian N. Riaz is Associate Dept. Head and Holder of the Professorship in Food Diversity in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Texas A&M University, USA. He joined Texas A&M University 31 years ago after completing his Ph.D in Food Science from the University of Maine, USA.

Currently, he is the Director of Extrusion Technology Program, where he offers 5 courses every year in food and feed extrusion through Professional & Continuing Education program, TEES Edge, Texas A&M University System. Three of these courses are in pet food/feed and two of them are in snack and plant protein extrusion. He has published seven books (three of them are on extrusion technology) 28 chapters and more than 163 papers on extrusion and other related topics. He has given more than 725 talks in 66 different countries.

Dr. Mian N. Riaz is Associate Dept. Head and Holder of the Professorship in Food Diversity in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Texas A&M University, USA. He joined Texas A&M University 31 years ago after completing his Ph.D in Food Science from the University of Maine, USA.

Currently, he is the Director of Extrusion Technology Program, where he offers 5 courses every year in food and feed extrusion through Professional & Continuing Education program, TEES Edge, Texas A&M University System. Three of these courses are in pet food/feed and two of them are in snack and plant protein extrusion. He has published seven books (three of them are on extrusion technology) 28 chapters and more than 163 papers on extrusion and other related topics. He has given more than 725 talks in 66 different countries.

Dr. Mian N. Riaz is Associate Dept. Head and Holder of the Professorship in Food Diversity in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Texas A&M University, USA. He joined Texas A&M University 31 years ago after completing his Ph.D in Food Science from the University of Maine, USA.

Currently, he is the Director of Extrusion Technology Program, where he offers 5 courses every year in food and feed extrusion through Professional & Continuing Education program, TEES Edge, Texas A&M University System. Three of these courses are in pet food/feed and two of them are in snack and plant protein extrusion. He has published seven books (three of them are on extrusion technology) 28 chapters and more than 163 papers on extrusion and other related topics. He has given more than 725 talks in 66 different countries.

Louison Duclaux

Clextral

Louison Duclaux

Clextral

Louison DUCLAUX holds a Food Engineering degree from the Rhone Alpes Superior Institute of Agronomy (ISARA Lyon). Based in Singapore, he has been Clextral’s APAC process engineer for the last two years. His wide range of expertise allows him to support the local customers on all extrusion applications (feed & food), from R&D machines to industrial line.

Louison DUCLAUX holds a Food Engineering degree from the Rhone Alpes Superior Institute of Agronomy (ISARA Lyon). Based in Singapore, he has been Clextral’s APAC process engineer for the last two years. His wide range of expertise allows him to support the local customers on all extrusion applications (feed & food), from R&D machines to industrial line.

Louison DUCLAUX holds a Food Engineering degree from the Rhone Alpes Superior Institute of Agronomy (ISARA Lyon). Based in Singapore, he has been Clextral’s APAC process engineer for the last two years. His wide range of expertise allows him to support the local customers on all extrusion applications (feed & food), from R&D machines to industrial line.

Philipp Fritschi

Bühler Southeast Asia & Oceania

Philipp Fritschi

Bühler Southeast Asia & Oceania

Philipp Fritschi is currently Regional Manager, Value Nutrition at Bühler Southeast Asia & Oceania. In his role, Philipp leads the regional business for grains, food and feed solutions, including new market development, customer collaboration and technical services.

Philipp joined Bühler in 2006 and has since worked in various areas of expertise, mainly in milling solutions in Switzerland, Korea and China. Prior to his current appointment, Philipp was Chief Engineer Food Technology in Greater China where he led and supported the strong growing businesses and developed various innovative solutions in grains and food.

Philipp earned a Science Degree in Flour Milling from the Swiss Milling School in Switzerland. He also obtained an MBA of the Bühler Group.

Philipp Fritschi is currently Regional Manager, Value Nutrition at Bühler Southeast Asia & Oceania. In his role, Philipp leads the regional business for grains, food and feed solutions, including new market development, customer collaboration and technical services.

Philipp joined Bühler in 2006 and has since worked in various areas of expertise, mainly in milling solutions in Switzerland, Korea and China. Prior to his current appointment, Philipp was Chief Engineer Food Technology in Greater China where he led and supported the strong growing businesses and developed various innovative solutions in grains and food.

Philipp earned a Science Degree in Flour Milling from the Swiss Milling School in Switzerland. He also obtained an MBA of the Bühler Group.

Philipp Fritschi is currently Regional Manager, Value Nutrition at Bühler Southeast Asia & Oceania. In his role, Philipp leads the regional business for grains, food and feed solutions, including new market development, customer collaboration and technical services.

Philipp joined Bühler in 2006 and has since worked in various areas of expertise, mainly in milling solutions in Switzerland, Korea and China. Prior to his current appointment, Philipp was Chief Engineer Food Technology in Greater China where he led and supported the strong growing businesses and developed various innovative solutions in grains and food.

Philipp earned a Science Degree in Flour Milling from the Swiss Milling School in Switzerland. He also obtained an MBA of the Bühler Group.

Phil Erickson

Reynolds Engineering & Equipment Inc

Phil Erickson

Reynolds Engineering & Equipment Inc

Phil Erickson is currently the International Application Engineer for Reynolds Engineering & Equipment, INC. Phil received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in Analytical Chemistry. Employed at Honey well’s sensor and signal processing research and development center after graduation. He has worked n the Bulk Dry Powder Processing industry for the last 30 some years focusing on ultra fine size reduction and classification of inorganic and organic materials.During his year in the industry he has been involved in production of shrimp and larval aqua feeds throughout the world. Working with most major aqua feed facilities in the production of specialty feeds which require ultra fine input materials. In addition, he is well versed in the evolving developments and requirements associated with natural and organic production of foods and feeds.

Phil Erickson is currently the International Application Engineer for Reynolds Engineering & Equipment, INC. Phil received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in Analytical Chemistry. Employed at Honey well’s sensor and signal processing research and development center after graduation. He has worked n the Bulk Dry Powder Processing industry for the last 30 some years focusing on ultra fine size reduction and classification of inorganic and organic materials.During his year in the industry he has been involved in production of shrimp and larval aqua feeds throughout the world. Working with most major aqua feed facilities in the production of specialty feeds which require ultra fine input materials. In addition, he is well versed in the evolving developments and requirements associated with natural and organic production of foods and feeds.

Phil Erickson is currently the International Application Engineer for Reynolds Engineering & Equipment, INC. Phil received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in Analytical Chemistry. Employed at Honey well’s sensor and signal processing research and development center after graduation. He has worked n the Bulk Dry Powder Processing industry for the last 30 some years focusing on ultra fine size reduction and classification of inorganic and organic materials.During his year in the industry he has been involved in production of shrimp and larval aqua feeds throughout the world. Working with most major aqua feed facilities in the production of specialty feeds which require ultra fine input materials. In addition, he is well versed in the evolving developments and requirements associated with natural and organic production of foods and feeds.

Olivier Dréan

CPM

Olivier Dréan

CPM

Olivier Dréan joined CPM’s Process Solutions Business Unit in October 2024 as Vice President of Pet Food, where he leads the growth of this new segment, tapping into the organization’s expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

Prior to CPM, Olivier served as Managing Director for Clextral in Asia Pacific, driving the expansion of extrusion solutions for food, pet food, and fish feed. With a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Olivier has built a diverse career with experience across Europe, South America, and Asia Pacific.

Olivier Dréan joined CPM’s Process Solutions Business Unit in October 2024 as Vice President of Pet Food, where he leads the growth of this new segment, tapping into the organization’s expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

Prior to CPM, Olivier served as Managing Director for Clextral in Asia Pacific, driving the expansion of extrusion solutions for food, pet food, and fish feed. With a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Olivier has built a diverse career with experience across Europe, South America, and Asia Pacific.

Olivier Dréan joined CPM’s Process Solutions Business Unit in October 2024 as Vice President of Pet Food, where he leads the growth of this new segment, tapping into the organization’s expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

Prior to CPM, Olivier served as Managing Director for Clextral in Asia Pacific, driving the expansion of extrusion solutions for food, pet food, and fish feed. With a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Olivier has built a diverse career with experience across Europe, South America, and Asia Pacific.

Marco Prati

PLP Systems

Marco Prati

PLP Systems

Marco Prati is the CEO of PLP Systems, an Italian company specializing in machinery for liquid and powder handling. After studying Mechanical Implementation and Construction in Piacenza, Marco joined PLP Systems in 2003, a company founded by his father in 1978. He started in the Technical Design and Development office, driving innovation and developing customized solutions for dosing, coating, and weighing powders and liquids.

Marco later transitioned to the Commercial office, focusing on building a global commercial network across Asia, South America, and Europe, which continues to expand. In 2013, following his father's retirement, Marco became the company’s Director. Committed to innovation, precision, and reliability, he prioritizes embracing new ideas and solutions to position PLP Systems as a market leader.

Marco Prati is the CEO of PLP Systems, an Italian company specializing in machinery for liquid and powder handling. After studying Mechanical Implementation and Construction in Piacenza, Marco joined PLP Systems in 2003, a company founded by his father in 1978. He started in the Technical Design and Development office, driving innovation and developing customized solutions for dosing, coating, and weighing powders and liquids.

Marco later transitioned to the Commercial office, focusing on building a global commercial network across Asia, South America, and Europe, which continues to expand. In 2013, following his father's retirement, Marco became the company’s Director. Committed to innovation, precision, and reliability, he prioritizes embracing new ideas and solutions to position PLP Systems as a market leader.

Marco Prati is the CEO of PLP Systems, an Italian company specializing in machinery for liquid and powder handling. After studying Mechanical Implementation and Construction in Piacenza, Marco joined PLP Systems in 2003, a company founded by his father in 1978. He started in the Technical Design and Development office, driving innovation and developing customized solutions for dosing, coating, and weighing powders and liquids.

Marco later transitioned to the Commercial office, focusing on building a global commercial network across Asia, South America, and Europe, which continues to expand. In 2013, following his father's retirement, Marco became the company’s Director. Committed to innovation, precision, and reliability, he prioritizes embracing new ideas and solutions to position PLP Systems as a market leader.