February 27, 2020

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New Products Showcase Winners Announced for Global Pet Expo 2020

(Orlando, FL) February 27, 2020 - 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 February 26-28, 2020 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Best in Show, Second and Third Place awards were presented across nine categories.

AQUATICS

Best In Show
Zoo Med Dragon Bonsai Tree
Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc., Booth 1855 

Second Place
Marina iGlo
Hagen Group, Booth 2701 

Third Place
5-Gallon Globe Aquarium with LED Light and Filtration
Koller-Craft (Oscar), Booth 1434

BIRD

Best In Show
Bird Piñatas
Penn-Plax, Inc., Booths 1558, 1835 & 4150 

Second Place
Avian Organics
Volkman Pet Products, Booth 3775

Third Place
Captain Cuttlebone Calcium Mineral Blocks for Birds
A&E Cage Co., LLC, Booth 3221 

BOUTIQUE

Best In Show
Hoggin' Dogs Ice Cream Mix
Puppy Cake, Booth 4139 

Second Place
Barking Brunch Toys with FREE Merchandising Display
PLAY (Pet Lifestyle And You), Booth 2245 

Third Place
ZoomieRex Toys (Made in USA)
PLAY (Pet Lifestyle And You), Booth 2245 

CAT

Best In Show
Raised Stress Free Cat Bowl
Necoichi Inc., Booth 4356 

Second Place
B612 Cat Planet
the Little Cat, Booth 4478   

Third Place
Fresh Kitty Grate Litter Mat
Royal Pet, Inc., Booth 2155 

DOG

Best In Show
Walkin' Scooter
Handicappedpets.com, Booth 3838 

Second Place
K9 Granola Factory Donut Shoppe & Bakery
K9 Granola Factory, Booth 842 

Third Place
4pets Caree "Black Series" - Safety Crate
4pets, Booth 2781 

NATURAL PET

Best In Show
NO LEAKS! Biodegradable Recycled Cardboard Sifting Litter Trays
Greenlid, Booth 6774 

Second Place
Full Spectrum Hemp Extract Drops w/ 17MG 30 & 100 mL CBD for Dogs, Chicken & Unflavored
Charlotte's Web, Booth 1985 

Third Place
NEW Fragrance "Dog of the Woods" - Probiotic Grooming Line
Skout's Honor, Booth 1375 

POINT OF PURCHASE

Best In Show
No-Hide® 2-Sided Tower Display
Earth Animal, Booth 1219 

Second Place
Birthday Station
Puppy Cake, Booth 4139 

Third Place
Jerky Deli
Treat Planet, LLC, Booth 557 

REPTILE

Best In Show
Lizard Lounger with Skull
Penn-Plax, Inc., Booths 1558, 1835 & 4150 

Second Place
Zilla Micro Habitats
Central Garden & Pet, Booth 2101     

Third Place
Exo Terra Wet Logs Decor
Hagen Group, Booth 2701   

SMALL ANIMAL

Best In Show
Capsule and Rover Pet Carriers
Petique, Inc., Booth 2275       

Second Place
Small Animal Consumables
Penn-Plax, Inc., Booths 1558, 1835 & 4150 

Third Place
24" Ferret Swimming Pool
Marshall Pet Products, Inc., Booth 2025 

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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 2019 Show featured 1,174 exhibitors, 3,604 booths and more than 3,000 new product launches. Additionally, 7,029 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 2020 Show will take place February 26-28, 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 trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958. APPA membership includes more than 1,100 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. APPA is also proud to grow and support the industry through the following initiatives: Pets Add Life (PAL), Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Pets and Vets program, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), The Pet Leadership Council (PLC), the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Bird Enjoyment and Advantage Koalition (BEAK), and the Pet Care Trust.  Visit www.americanpetproducts.org for more information. 

Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) is the premier trade association representing the interests of pet product distributors since 1968. The mission of PIDA is to enhance the well-being of the wholesaler-distributor, to promote partnerships with their suppliers and customers and to work cooperatively with other organizations in fostering the human-companion animal bond. PIDA is also proud to grow and support the industry through the following initiatives: the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), The Pet Leadership Council (PLC), the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Bird Enjoyment and Advantage Koalition (BEAK), and the Pet Care Trust. Visit www.pida.org for more information.