The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) are gearing up for the Global Pet Expo, which starts next week in Orlando, Florida.

The Global Pet Expo’s sold-out show floor will feature more than 1,100 exhibiting companies, including Jazwares, BigMouth, Fetch For Pets, Atomic Bubbles, Earth Rated, ZippyPaws, Kong, Purina, and more. 

"The pet industry is evolving to meet the growing needs of pets and pet parents, with some of the most creative minds working to improve the lives of pets. Global Pet Expo continues to be the leading event in pet innovation, new products, and trends, and we're excited to unveil new experiences and activations that bring innovation to life throughout every aspect of the show."
— Peter Scott, APPA President and CEO

This year, the Global Pet Expo will feature new experiences, including the Innovation in Motion Experience, which includes a modernized New Products Showcase Display, and new categories like Farm & Feed, The Modern Pet, Pet Sustainability, and Pet Tech Innovation; Spotlight Stage; and a Fireside Chat Area, which will feature conversations with industry professionals for retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers to discuss topics including e-commerce, sustainability, and more.

The Global Pet Expo will get into full swing at the Unleashed Party Sponsored by Angel Eyes, starting on March 20 at 5:30 p.m. The three-hour event will feature a live video DJ, entertainment, giveaways, and more. APPA will also reveal its latest pet ownership data during the Media Breakfast and Press Conference on Thursday, March 21, at 8 a.m., including an in-depth review of its new Strategic Insights: State of the Industry Report for 2024.

The Global Pet Expo takes place from March 20-22 in the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. 

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Ashley Pelletier

Ashley Pelletier

Ashley is assistant editor for The Toy Insider, The Pop Insider, and The Toy Book with a Master's in journalism from Quinnipiac University. When she isn’t writing her latest story, she is reading a fantasy novel or rewatching one of her three favorite TV shows over and over again. She’s also a big fan of showing people pictures of her two dogs and cat.

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