Ladybird Excellence Awards honour six companies

Innovation, courage and a clear position: anyone who meets these criteria in the pet industry is the target of My Ladybird Enterprise and its founder and CEO, Peggy I. Pleines. Every year, she presents the Ladybird Excellence Award to companies: "This year's winners are no ordinary companies. They are pioneers, game changers. With stories full of pioneering spirit, passion and perseverance, they show what is possible when conviction meets vision“, she explains, giving these ideas a stage at Global Pet Expo in Orlando. "Whether it's happy dog biscuits or sustainable designer furniture, they're all living proof that courage can move markets.“

The winners include:

• Innovation & resilience: Bosco and Roxy's conjure up 3D treats with a strong ethical and community values compass.
• Innovation & adaptability: Green Juju's smoothies help improve animal health.
• Innovative products & ethical leadership: Health Extension's portfolio includes fresh meals that don't require refrigeration and sustainable toys made from recycled water bottles.
• Premium innovation & sustainable design: Lucy Balu brings a breath of fresh air to the world of pet furniture.
• Ethical & sustainable business: Perdue Foods has developed sustainable pet food using human-grade ingredients.
• Values-based leadership: West Paw is committed to eco-friendly toys.