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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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- January 21, 2026
Advocacy
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Staying Ahead of Trade Changes: Why APPA Is Your Strategic Partner in 2026

As APPA members start off 2026, one thing is clear: tariffs, trade rules, and supply-chain pressures are not going away, but neither is...

- January 12, 2026
Advocacy
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IEEPA Tariffs: A Possible Roadmap for APPA Members as the Clock Ticks Down

In the closing segment of APPA’s latest Trade Talks update, customs expert Rebecca Rizutti delivered a clear, practical message to...

- 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 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 08, 2025
Advocacy
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Tariffs, Trade Policy and Your Pet Business: 3 Big Takeaways from APPA’s December Update

During APPA’s December Trade Talks video update on tariffs and trade policy, Craig Brightup, Rafe Morrissey and Rebecca Rizutti unpacked...

- December 04, 2025
APPA Updates
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Preparing for the Proposed Filled Can Tariffs

The rapidly evolving trade and tariff landscape has significantly impacted how our APPA Members and the pet industry conducts business. We...

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