全球宠物博览会2023庆祝“推动商业成功的一切所需”

康涅狄格州斯坦福德。（2023年4月11日） ——2023年全球宠物博览会吸引了大量参与者。美国宠物产品协会（APPA）和宠物产业分销商协会（PIDA）于3月22日至24日在佛罗里达州奥兰多的橙县会议中心举办了宠物行业最重要的国际活动及贸易展季的启动仪式。

“看到超过16,000名来自宠物行业各类别的参与者齐聚一堂，参加备受期待的2023年全球宠物博览会，令人振奋。我们与同行们共度了三天时间，认可和庆祝我们的共同成就，并在共同机遇上合作，“APPA总裁兼首席执行官彼得·斯科特说。“从宝贵的社交活动到由本领域最负盛名专家提供的教育课程等，全球宠物博览会不仅仅是一个贸易展：它是宠物护理社区的商业场所，因为它能带来投资回报率。”

2023年全球宠物博览会亮点包括：

1. 全球宠物博览会每年为奥兰多大都会区带来数百万美元的收入，今年的活动代表了超过4100万美元的本地经济影响。展会还通过与大奥兰多宠物联盟的合作回馈社区：展商有机会在展位后向动物福利社区捐赠产品。宠物联盟的动物也在多个展位亮相，为与会者提供了与当地救助动物见面并领养的机会。

2. 国际宠物护理社区在今年的活动中表现尤为出色，来自86个国家的参展商和买家参与。展览设有专门的乡村展馆，供来自巴西、加拿大、中国和台湾的参展商使用。

3. During this year’s event, Global Pet Expo kicked off numerous sustainability initiatives the team aims to grow for subsequent years with a goal of leaving the Orange County Convention Center and Orlando Metropolitan clean. This includes partnering with O-Town Compost and the convention center’s on-site recycling ambassadors to compost over 234 pounds of food and beverage waste that will turn into 75 lbs of nutrient rich compost.

4. Scott announced the latest pet ownership and spending data from APPA during an invitation-only press conference. According to State of the Industry data, the national pet industry remains strong amid economic uncertainty, with sales approaching $137 billion across 87 million pet-owning U.S. households. Additional trends captured in the 2023-2024 APPA National Pet Owners Survey include pet ownership by generation, the effect of the economy on spending, shifts in where people are acquiring pets, trending product categories and more.

5. The show floor was filled with products across numerous trending consumer categories. From technology to sustainable and eco-friendly products, this year’s event had it all, and the innovative spirit of the pet care community was palpable. Artie, providing home-cooked meals for pets at the touch of a button, was also named the Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize Grand Pitch winner.

6. Sterling “TrapKing” Davis was recognized as the recipient of this year’s Annual Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding Contributions to the Pet Industry Award. The award recognizes individuals in the media who have the power to influence millions of people on the joys and benefits of pet ownership. Davis founded Trapking Humane Cat Solutions, a nonprofit dedicated to educating, assisting and doing trap neuter return and community cat management. Davis was selected as this year’s winner by fellow media attendees.

7. New and unique offerings at this year’s show included an Exhibitor Success & ROI Center to provide proven-effective expert guidance and resources for exhibitors to achieve their business objectives and deliver measurable, financial value. Global Pet Expo debuted a new influencer program to build the show’s influencer network and help exhibitors establish and build their own influencer partnerships. First-time buyers were invited to hear tips and best practices to optimize their show experience during a new First Time Buyer Orientation.

8. The Global Learning Series delivered more than 40 hours of educational content developed specifically for retailers, distributors, exhibitors and special interest groups in attendance. Nearly 2,000 attendees took part in this year’s sessions.

9. The 13th annual New Products Showcase Awards winners were announced during Global Pet Expo’s “Best in Show'' Awards ceremony. The Best in Show, second and third place honors were awarded across nine product categories, including aquatic, bird, boutique, cat, dog, natural, reptile, point of purchase and small animal. Winners are voted on by international and domestic buyers attending Global Pet Expo. With more than 1,000 submissions, this year’s awards were extremely competitive.

10. Media interest in Global Pet Expo 2023 was unprecedented, with nearly 280 members of the media and influencers attending the event.

“The entire Global Pet Expo team was energized by the success of this year’s show. The event left us more optimistic than ever about the bright future of our industry,” said PIDA President Celeste Powers. “We plan to use this inspiration as we kick off planning for next year!”

Global Pet Expo 2024 will take place March 20-22, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.