The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) announced the winners of their 12th annual New Products Showcase Awards during Global Pet Expo 2022. The Best in Show, second and third place awards were presented across nine categories: Aquatic, Bird, Boutique, Cat, Dog, Natural, Reptile, Point of Purchase and Small Animal. The awards are selected based on the voting results of international and domestic buyers attending the pet industry’s premier annual event.
“We are excited to celebrate and recognize the winners of the 2022 New Products Showcase Awards,”said Celeste Powers, CAE, president of PIDA. “Each year, we are more and more impressed by the innovative and unique products entered in the annual awards program, and this year was exceptionally special as we were able to gather together in-person again to see what’s new and hot in the industry. Congratulations to this year’s winners, all of which shine a spotlight on the industry’s bright future!”
Out of over 800 new product submissions, the following were selected as winners:
DOG
Best In Show: Funki Flingerz
Second Place: The Sidekick, Heather`s Heroes
Third Place: Propel Air Platform, Blue-9 Pet Products
CAT
Best In Show: Pure Cravings Cutlets in Gravy, 3oz cans, Pure Cravings
Second Place: Pull-A-Partz™ Sushi and Bat-A-Bout Glow Aquarium, KONG Company
Third Place: CheckUp for cat, CheckUp Kit
AQUATIC
Best In Show: Sea Anemone / Regular and LED Light Up Styles, Penn-Plax, Inc.
Second Place: Wipeout Terrarium and Aquarium Glass Cleaner, Zoo Med
Third Place: Weird Waters Aquarium Kits by Koller Products, Koller Products LLC
BIRD
Best In Show: Happy Beaks Foraging Piñatas by A&E Cage Co
Second Place: Poultry Pro Feeder, Poultry Pro Feeder
Third Place: Manna Pro Automatic Chicken Door, Compana Pet Brands (formerly Manna Pro Products)
BOUTIQUE
Best In Show: Cannot live without Coffee and my Dog, Dog is Good
Second Place: Puppy Scoops Ice Cream Mix – Birthday Cake Flavor, Puppy Cake
Third Place: Feline Frenzy Cat Kicker Toys, P.L.A.Y. Pet Lifestyle and You
NATURAL PET
Best In Show: Dog & Cat Supplements, Bocce’s Bakery
Second Place: Raised Right Shake A Flakes, Raised Right
Third Place: Wellness CORE Plant Based Recipe, Wellness
POINT OF PURCHASE
Best In Show: DoggyRade, KittyRade, YummyRade, DoggyRade
Second Place: ZenPet Total Recovery Rack, ZenPet
Third Place: Catit Pixi Display (PP15), Hagen Group
REPTILE
Best In Show: Exo Terra Frogs & Co Dart Frog Terrarium, Hagen Group
Second Place: Madagascar Reptile Lounge (R25), New Age Pet
Third Place: Zilla Heat Projector, Central Garden & Pet
SMALL ANIMAL
Best In Show: Festive Holiday Treats & Toys by A&E Cage Co
Second Place: Oxbow Essentials Senior Foods, Compana Pet Brands (formerly Manna Pro Products)
Third Place: All Walks Hemp Bedding, All Walks Pet
