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ASSOCIATIONS
AMERICAN PET
PRODUCTS association
Supporting businesses and innovation in
the pet care industry for almost 70 years.
CONTACT APPA
225 High Ridge Road
Suite W200
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 532-0000
appa@americanpetproducts.org
www.americanpetproducts.org
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Founded in 1958, the American Pet Products
Association (APPA) serves the pet industry by supporting
businesses, innovation and relationships. APPA
serves the industry through services and programs designed
to help professionals in the pet industry prosper.
APPA estimates total pet industry expenditures in the
United States will reach $150.6 billion in 2024, up from
$147 billion in 2023. Of that $147 billion, $64.4 billion
was spent on pet food and treats - $66.9 billion is projected
to be spent on pet food and treats in 2024.
Through its four primary initiatives - gathering, informing,
connecting and giving back - APPA's objective
is to advance and unite the pet industry.
Gathering - APPA national and regional events connect
pet industry professionals. These gatherings provide
opportunities to do business, collaborate, learn and
network. The annual Global Pet Expo, held in Orlando,
Fla., every March is APPA's premiere pet business tradeshow,
uniting pet product retailers, pet food brands and
manufacturers. The 20th annual expo held March 20-24,
showcased a sold-out show floor with more than 1,100
exhibitors and nearly 20,000 attendees.
Informing - APPA seeks to inform its membership
and the industry through leading pet industry research
publications and its National Pet Owners Survey. The
survey provides industry members with timely, actionable
data. The APPA Research & Insights
Team takes a deep dive into the background,
attitudes and shopping behaviors
of today's pet owners in its annual
report, as well as its State of the
Industry report.
Connecting - APPA connects
pet businesses and
thought leaders throughout the
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industry including pet care product manufacturers, retailers,
suppliers, distributors and service providers.
Giving back - The APPA Gives Back program supports
pet industry organizations that benefit humans
and pets alike.
* Founded by APPA, Zoetis and Petco in 2010 and
supported by many organizations and individuals,
the Human Animal Bond Research Institute
(HABRI) has become the go-to resource for research
and information on the human-animal
bond. Alongside these organizations, APPA provides
long-term financial support and maintains
a leadership role in setting the strategic direction
for HABRI.
* APPA provides ongoing support
to Joybound's
Shelter to Service program, helping to connect service
dog candidates with individuals with invisible
disabilities and providing free placement and professional
training. In 2021, APPA donated $1 million
to build the organization's new training facility.
* APPA provides ongoing support to Pets in the
Classroom through annual contributions, fundraising
campaigns, and maintaining a leadership
role in the organization.
* The Pet Advocacy Network monitors over 1,500
pieces of legislation involving pets and pet ownership
at the local, state and national level annually,
engaging with lawmakers and regulators to protect
and promote the ability of pet businesses to
provide products, services and healthy animals to
pet owners and caretakers. APPA has long been a
supporter of the Pet Advocacy Network.
APPA has nearly 1,000 members spanning pet product
manufacturers, importers,
other industry stakeholders.
livestock suppliers and
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