(PRESS RELEASE) Thirteen U.S. pet companies and seven Canadian pet companies were among the winners of World Branding Awards, announced at an event in Austria on July 3.
Formed in 2014, the World Branding Awards recognize the achievements of the best brands in the world. Winners are selected based on brand valuation, market research, and online public voting. A pets category, “the Animalis Edition,” was added in 2017 to recognize “the world’s best animal brands for their work and achievements.”
More than 1,000 brands from 38 countries were nominated for the 2019-2020 Animalis Edition of the awards in multiple categories, and more than 95,000 consumers from around the world participated during the voting period. 114 brands from 38 countries across six continents were awarded.
Recipients from the United States included:
- BuddyRest, Bedding
- FURminator, Grooming Products – Shedding Control
- Humane Society International, Animal Welfare – Protection
- KONG, Toys – Chew Toys
- Tetra, Fish Food
- The Jane Goodall Institute, Animal Welfare – Conservation
- Pedigree, Dog Food – Dry / Kibble
- Whiskas, Cat Food – Canned / Pouched
- PURINA Friskies, Cat Food – Dry/ Kibble
- Himalayan Dog Chew, Natural Treats
- Animal Planet, Media/Broadcasting – Television Channel
- PetSmart, Pet Chain Store
- Hartz, Cleaning and Sanitation — Training Pads
- Recipients from Canada included:
- Global Pet Foods, Pet Specialist Retailer, National
- NorthFin, Fish Food
- ORIJEN, Dog Food – Freeze Dried
- Exo-Terra, Reptile Products
- Fluval, Aquatic Products – Water Filters
- Hartman and Rose, Apparel and Accessories — Collars
- Petsecure, Pet Insurance
For a complete list of recipients, visit awards.brandingforum.org/animalis-winners-2019-2020.
