Hoping for new record results

According to the fair organisers APPA and PIDA, Global Pet Expo is the world's largest annual pet products trade show. It will take place from 4 to 6 March at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. After a steady increase in international numbers over the past decade, the upcoming show promises to continue this trend. In 2014, it was reported that 16 per cent of exhibitors were international, making up 156 of the 985 exhibitors. Record attendance The show also boasted record attendance of 5 597 qualified buyers. International attendance accounted for an impressive 27 per cent of these buyers, representing 76 countries. Additionally, the show featured 2 896 booths on over 60 000 m² and more than 3 000 new product launches. To put those numbers in perspective, Global Pet Expo ranks 76th in size out of the 10 000 shows that take place annually in the USA, according to Trade Show Executive Magazine (TSEM). Global Pet Expo was also named one of the fastest growing trade shows for attendance, earning a spot on Trade Show Executive magazine's 2014 Fastest 50 list.

New Products Showcase on the rise With expanded space on the show floor in 2015, attendees will have the opportunity to see even more of the latest innovations that in many cases will be making their debut at this show. In 2014, the New Products Showcase was larger than the entire first APPMA show that took place in 1958. Officials expect this popular section to be even larger in 2015, with nearly 1 000 entries expected, making this the largest new products showcase at any pet product industry trade show in the world. The winners of the New Products Showcase Best in Show awards will be announced at a separate presentation set to take place on 5 March.
The popular section The Natural Pet continues to expand and will feature all the latest, premium natural pet products that are healthy, organic and environmentally friendly for pets today. The What's New! section gives an increased opportunity to exhibitors just breaking into the pet industry. This is where more than 150 exhibitors will introduce themselves and their products to the pet industry.
The Boutique section will highlight trendy, fashionable pet products especially designed for pampered pets. Items are expected to…