(ORLANDO, FL) – The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) are pleased to announce the New Products Showcase winners from this year’s Global Pet Expo, held March 12-14, 2014 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
AQUATICS
Best In Show
Wonder Bubble Bubble Tunnel™
BioBubble Pets
Booth 1277
Second Place
IWish Acrylic Mini Aquarium
Cleair Aquatics Ltd.
Booth 1555
Third Place
Betta Livin’
Pro Clear Aquatic Systems Inc.
Booth 1357
BIRD
Best In Show
Foraging Pocket Natural Bird Toys
Fetch-It Pets Inc.
Booth 804
Second Place
All Natural Java Wood Bird Toys
A&E Cage Co. LLC
Booth 3190
Third Place
Wingscapes BirdCam Pro
Wingscapes
Booth 4682
BOUTIQUE
Best In Show
biOrb AIR Terrarium
Reef One
Booth 1243
Second Place
Wobble Ball Enrichment Dog Toy
P.L.A.Y. (Pet Lifestyle and You)
Booth 727
Third Place
Astoria Cat Scratcher
Architect Pets
Booth 4344
CAT
Best In Show
Glide ‘n Seek
KONG Company
Booth 3425, 3551
Second Place
A-MAZE-ing Cat Furniture
Ware Manufacturing
Booth 2567, 2667
Third Place
Kitty Connection
Innovation Pet Inc.
Booth 4445
DOG
Best In Show
DOGSFOOD
DOG for DOG
Booth 3087, 3089
Second Place
iFetch
iFetch
Booth 4473
Third Place
K-9 Kannon Mini
Hyper Pet
Booth 2289
NATURAL PET
Best In Show
Carob Chip Cookie Mix by Puppy Cake
Puppy Cake
Booth 3473
Second Place
Bee the Solution with Harvest Home
Ware Manufacturing
Booth 2567, 2667
Third Place
Kaytee Shapes of Nature: Butterfly, Flower, Pumpkin, and Maple Leaf
Central Garden & Pet
Booth 1901
REPTILE
Best In Show
Best In Show
BioBubble Chameleon Cantina
BioBubble
Booth 1277
Second Place
ReptiRapids LED Waterfalls
Zoo Med Laboratories
Booth 1609
Third Place
Exo Terra Terrarium Décor Series
Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
Booth2701
SMALL ANIMAL
Best In Show
Scyclone Spinners
Ware Manufacturing
Booth 2567, 2667
Second Place
BioBubble Small Animal Terra Riser
BioBubble
Booth 1277
Third Place
Harvest Stacks
Oxbow Animal Health
Booth 1852
POINT-OF-PURCHASE
Best In Show
4pets ProLine Sales Display
4pets
Booth 2091
Second Place
Etta Says US Crunchy Chew Display
Treat Planet LLC
Booth 3591
Third Place
Busy Buddy Build A Bone
PetSafe
Booth 2753
For photos of “Best in Show” products or award recipients, please contact Jamie Baxter, jamie@theimpetusagency.com.
Global Pet Expo, the pet industry’s largest annual trade show, is presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA). The 2013 Show featured 964 exhibitors, 2,686 booths and more than 3,000 new product launches. 5,324 pet product buyers from around the world attended. Global Pet Expo is open to independent retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers, and other qualified professionals. The 2014 Show will take place March 12-14, 2014 in Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center. For more information, visit www.globalpetexpo.org..
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is the leading not-for-profit trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958. APPA membership includes more than 1,000 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises. APPA’s mission is to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet product industry and to provide the services necessary to help its members prosper. Visit www.americanpetproducts.org for more information.