(PRESS RELEASE) STAMFORD, CT – The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) announced the winners of their 12th annual New Products Showcase Awards during Global Pet Expo 2022. The Best in Show, second and third place awards were presented across nine categories: Aquatic, Bird, Boutique, Cat, Dog, Natural, Reptile, Point of Purchase and Small Animal. The awards are selected based on the voting results of international and domestic buyers attending the pet industry’s premier annual event.
“We are excited to celebrate and recognize the winners of the 2022 New Products Showcase Awards,” said Celeste Powers, CAE, president of PIDA. “Each year, we are more and more impressed by the innovative and unique products entered in the annual awards program, and this year was exceptionally special as we were able to gather together in-person again to see what’s new and hot in the industry. Congratulations to this year’s winners, all of which shine a spotlight on the industry’s bright future!”
Out of over 800 new product submissions, the following were selected as winners:
AQUATIC
- Best In Show
Sea Anemone / Regular and LED Light Up Styles
Penn-Plax, Inc., Booth 5138 - Second Place
Wipeout Terrarium and Aquarium Glass Cleaner
Zoo Med, Booth 5221 - Third Place
Weird Waters Aquarium Kits by Koller Products
Koller Products LLC, Booth 2401
BIRD
- Best In Show
Happy Beaks Foraging Piñatas by A&E Cage Co
A&E Cage Company, LLC, Booth 3436 - Second Place
Poultry Pro Feeder
Poultry Pro Feeder, Booth 2070 - Third Place
Manna Pro Automatic Chicken Door
Compana Pet Brands (formerly Manna Pro Products), Booth 2601
BOUTIQUE
- Best In Show
Cannot live without Coffee and my Dog
Dog is Good, Booth 5212 - Second Place
Puppy Scoops Ice Cream Mix – Birthday Cake Flavor
Puppy Cake, Booth 5900 - Third Place
Feline Frenzy Cat Kicker Toys
P.L.A.Y. Pet Lifestyle and You, Booth 1840
CAT
- Best In Show
Pure Cravings Cutlets in Gravy, 3oz cans
Pure Cravings, Booth 3472 - Second Place
Pull-A-Partz Sushi and Bat-A-Bout Glow Aquarium
KONG Company, Booth 2444 - Third Place
CheckUp for cat
CheckUp Kit, Booth 1072
DOG
- Best In Show
Funki Flingerz
FLINGERZ, Booth 1703 - Second Place
The Sidekick
Heather`s Heroes, Booth 2770 - Third Place
Propel Air Platform
Blue-9 Pet Products, Booth 2658
NATURAL PET
- Best In Show
Dog & Cat Supplements
Bocce’s Bakery, Booth 234 - Second Place
Raised Right Shake A Flakes
Raised Right, Booth 840 - Third Place
Wellness CORE Plant Based Recipe
Wellness, Booth 1850
POINT OF PURCHASE
- Best In Show
DoggyRade, KittyRade, YummyRade
DoggyRade, Booth 1172 - Second Place
ZenPet Total Recovery Rack
ZenPet, Booth 2463 - Third Place
Catit Pixi Display (PP15)
Hagen Group, Booth 2419
REPTILE
- Best In Show
Exo Terra Frogs & Co Dart Frog Terrarium
Hagen Group, Booth 2419 - Second Place
Madagascar Reptile Lounge (R25)
New Age Pet, Booth 3425 - Third Place
Zilla Heat Projector
Central Garden & Pet, Booth 3019
SMALL ANIMAL
- Best In Show
Festive Holiday Treats & Toys by A&E Cage Co
A&E Cage Company, LLC, Booth 3436 - Second Place
Oxbow Essentials Senior Foods
Compana Pet Brands (formerly Manna Pro Products), Booth 2601 - Third Place
All Walks Hemp Bedding
All Walks Pet, Booth 3270
For more information about the New Products Showcase Awards and Global Pet Expo, visit GlobalPetExpo.org.