Mar 5, 2020

APPA names New Products Showcase winners from this year’s Global Pet Expo

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) named 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