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Oct 28, 2024

The Growing Financial Implications of the Pet Industry

A $303 Billion Market and Rising The global pet industry currently supplies an overall...

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The Growing Financial Implications of the Pet Industry

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- March 10, 2026
Events
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Sustainability Thought Leadership at Global Pet Expo 2026 - Q&A With Pet Sustainability Coalition

For the second year, the Pet Sustainability Coalition will sponsor the Sustainability track at The Pet Summit and have a sustainability...

- January 02, 2026
Advocacy
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Manufacturing in the Pet Industry: Challenges and Opportunities in a Shifting Trade Climate

For APPA members, manufacturing strategy has never been more complex. The pet industry continues to grow and evolve, yet companies are...

- December 29, 2025
Research
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Research Shows: Why Bird Ownership Is the Pet Industry’s Most Overlooked High-Engagement Category

Bird ownership rarely dominates conversations about the growth of the pet industry, but that may be precisely why it deserves closer...

- December 22, 2025
Research
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New Demand for Custom Aquariums & Enriched Environments: What Today’s Fish & Reptile Owners Want Most

Habitat design has become a defining priority for today’s fish and reptile owners, reshaping both the emotional and practical dimensions...

- December 16, 2025
Advocacy
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Costco’s Tariff Refund Lawsuit: What It Signals for APPA Members

In the opening minutes of APPA’s latest Trade Talks tariff update, our experts zeroed in on one headline: Costco’s new federal lawsuit...

- December 15, 2025
Research
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The Boom in Pet Wellness: How Supplements Are Reshaping the Market

Pet wellness has become a defining priority for today’s dog and cat owners, and supplements now sit at the center of that shift. More than...

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