Barentz brings human-grade Pet Food to life at Interzoo 2026. Dare to taste the future?

Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, May 5, 2026 - As pet owners increasingly apply their own dietary values to their animals, Barentz, a global distributor of specialty ingredient solutions, will showcase a fully formulated, edible Pet Food concept at Interzoo 2026 (Hall 7, Stand 7-632). The concept translates the humanization trend into a tangible, “sensory” experience. 

The demonstration product — a juicy, fibrous, whole-meat-like product — is designed to illustrate what 'human-grade' structure, texture, and visual appeal genuinely mean in practice. It features visible ingredients, authentic mouthfeel, and a product presentation that mirrors what consumers expect on their own plates. 

Behind the concept is Catharina Nieuwenhuizen, Technical Director Pet Food at Barentz, who will be on-hand throughout the show to discuss the ingredient solutions — from meat-based to plant-based alternatives — that make this level of texture achievable at industrial scale. 

"Pet owners are no longer content to simply provide food — they are passing their dietary philosophy to their pets," said Catharina Nieuwenhuizen. "This innovative concept showcases our expertise and extensive in-house knowledge about ingredients, on both nutritional and functional properties. And not only for wet pet food, but also for dry pet food, treats and supplements. We go the extra mile with our customers to accept the challenge and create innovative, appealing, nutritious pet food concepts, which helps customers to differentiate in the market and be future-proof.” 

With over 30 years of formulation expertise in Human Nutrition, the Barentz expert team supports brands across the full spectrum of innovation in Pet Food, from texture engineering and label enhancement to cost-effectiveness optimization. 

Visitors are invited to visit Hall 7, Stand 7-632, to experience the concept and speak directly with Barentz's technical experts.