(PRESS RELEASE) ORLANDO, FL — The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) returns to Global Pet Expo (GPE), March 25–27, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center, with the PSC Sustainability Pavilion, the pet industry’s premier destination for sustainability education, innovative product discovery, and connection.
Located in the heart of the Natural Section, home exclusively to PSC Accredited Companies, the Sustainability Pavilion brings together the industry’s most forward-thinking companies across the supply chain. Designed as a central hub for learning and collaboration, the Pavilion offers attendees a unique opportunity to explore sustainable products, learn tangible sustainability solutions, and engage in meaningful conversations shaping the future of the pet industry.
“Sustainability has become a core business strategy for the pet industry,” said Jim Lamancusa, CEO of PSC. “We created the Sustainability Pavilion as a space for brands, retailers, buyers, and suppliers to have honest conversations, learn from real-world examples, and walk away with ideas they can actually put into practice.”
Sustainability Education on the Show Floor
Throughout Global Pet Expo’s Global Learning Series, PSC will host a series of short, high-impact educational sessions at the Pet Sustainability Stage at the heart of the Sustainability Pavilion, giving attendees access to expert insights without leaving the exhibit hall. These sessions focus on real challenges pet businesses face today, from packaging and ingredients to data, purchasing, and consumer expectations.
Topics will include:
- Innovations in packaging
- The business case for sustainability
- What pet parents expect from sustainable brands (and what they’ll pay for)
- Responsible sourcing and novel ingredients in pet nutrition
- Measuring environmental footprints in pet food
- Leadership lessons real-world sustainability implementation
Featured speakers include leaders from American Packaging, ADM, Corbion, Harvest Insights, and Kinn Inc., among others, bringing real-world case studies and actionable takeaways to retailers, brands, and suppliers alike. See full agenda here
Innovation Kiosks
At the center of the Pavilion are the Sustainability Innovations Kiosks, showcasing suppliers and brands that are actively driving progress across the pet supply chain. Attendees are invited to explore emerging materials, packaging solutions, and sustainability services designed specifically for the pet industry.
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Sustainability Innovations Kiosk Sponsors include:
- American Packaging
- Earth Animal
- Law Print & Packaging
- Morris Packaging
- rePurpose Global
- TOPPAN Packaging
- Tyler Packaging
Networking & Community Building
In addition to education and product discovery, PSC is hosting two Sustainability Happy Hours:
- Wednesday, March 25 | 4:30-6:00 PM | Special Retailer Happy Hour with IndiePet
- Thursday, March 26 | 4:30-6:00 PM
These events create a relaxed, welcoming environment for retailers, brands, buyers, and suppliers to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen the sustainability community within the pet industry. Made possible through the generous support of Layfield Flexible Films, MPM Ltd., (Reveal), and Tyler Packaging. RSVP here.
The Global Pet Expo’s New Products Showcase
The New Products Showcase gives exhibitors the opportunity to highlight their newest lines while getting additional exposure for their products at Global Pet Expo.
It is also an opportunity for key international and domestic buyers to see what’s new and what’s hot in the industry. They can look, study, compare, and contact you at your booth for more information and to place orders.
We encourage any PSC brands exhibiting at GPE to submit products for the “Sustainable Pet” category! Learn more
Exhibiting PSC Accredited Companies
For buyers, retailers, and industry decision-makers, this is your opportunity to discover brands that are leading where it matters most. The PSC Sustainability Pavilion brings together Accredited Companies that are innovating and backing their claims with measurable progress. It’s a place to explore products aligned with what today’s pet parents care about: responsible sourcing, sustainable packaging, ingredient transparency, and authentic impact. Visit these booths to learn what’s driving purchasing decisions in a rapidly evolving market.
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- 236: Instinct Pet Food
- 242: Natoo Petfoods
- 245: ZIWI
- 249: K9 Natural & Feline Natural
- 436: Polkadog
- 439: Phelps Pet Products
- 442: WF Young
- 445: Brutus Broth
- 447: Archway Pet Food
- 450: Love, Nala
- 545: InClover Pet Supplements
- 547: Portland Pet Food Company
- 549: Beeb’s
- 550: Fera Pets
- 636: Primal Pet Group / Himalayan Pet Supply
- 646: BetterBone
- 648: All Walks
- 649: West Paw
- 746: Earth Animal
- 748: ClearFur
- 749: Austin and Kat
- 750: Yak9 Dog Chews
- 836: NutriSource Pet Foods
- 846: Annamaet Petfoods Inc
- 849: Petcurean Pet Nutrition
- 1036: Healthy Pet LP
- 1042: MPM Products USA: Applaws/Reveal
- 1047: Animals Like Us
- 1050: Naturally Fresh Cat Litter
- 448: Zealandia Pet Food
- 449: Vital Pet Life
Event Details:
Global Pet Expo: March 25–27, 2026
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Learn more: https://globalpetexpo.org | https://petsustainability.org/globalpetexpo/
About the Pet Sustainability Coalition
The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that advances sustainability in the pet industry through collaboration, education, and innovation. Founded in 2013 by eight companies, PSC now serves more than 200 member companies across the pet industry, helping them to progress on their sustainability practices, set and strive for ambitious goals, and report on their achievements. Additionally, PSC leads retailers, distributors, manufacturers, brands, and suppliers in pursuing collaborative solutions to some of the largest industry-wide issues, such as sustainable packaging and protein sourcing. Connect with us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Learn more at www.petsustainability.org.
About the American Pet Products Association
Founded in 1958, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) is the leading trade association for the pet industry. APPA’s mission is to build a connected and informed community with a passion for pets while serving the pet industry through services and programs designed to help its members prosper. APPA membership includes over 1,000 pet businesses and thought leaders, including manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, distributors, service providers and more. Through the APPA Gives Back program, APPA is proud to support organizations that benefit humans and pets: the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), Joybound People & Pets, Pets in the Classroom and the Pet Advocacy Network. Visit AmericanPetProducts.org for more information, and follow APPA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
