Press Releases
All APPA Press Releases: | Recently Published Only |
11/16/2017 |
APPA�s Christopher Bonifati Receives IAEE Rookie of the Year Award -The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Recognizes 2017 Award Winners. - |
10/18/2017 |
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10/1/2017 |
American Pet Products Association Talks Holiday Gifts for Pets -Pet ownership is at an all-time high, which means more pet owners than ever are looking for gift ideas for their furry companions this holiday season. - |
9/5/2017 |
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5/1/2008 |
- 14 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors � |
4/1/2008 |
Pet Ownership Campaign Stretches Across the Country - Campaign receives airings from national outlets and top markets such as Los Angeles, Houston, and Washington D.C. � |
3/31/2008 |
Go Green For Earth Day� and Include Your Pet Too! - Pet Owners Make Earth Friendly Choices When Choosing Products For Their Pets - |
3/18/2008 |
Spring Cleaning Does Not Stop at Windows and Closets -Give yourself, and your pet a clean and sparkling environment this Spring- |
2/15/2008 |
Pet Pampering and Pet Health Insurance Drive Pet Industry Sales to Another All Time High - The American Pet Products Association Releases 2007 Pet Industry Spending Figures and 2008 Spending Forecast � |
2/11/2008 |
- 58 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors � |
1/2/2008 |
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12/26/2007 |
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12/17/2007 |
APPA Celebrates 50 Years in 2008! - APPA Reaches Golden Milestone as the Leading Not-For-Profit Trade Association - |
12/10/2007 |
- 92 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors � |
11/26/2007 |
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10/5/2007 |
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10/4/2007 |
- 15 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors � |
8/23/2007 |
APPA Membership Soars, Demonstrating the Strength of the Association and the Pet Industry -With 29 companies approved for membership, APPA announces unprecedented membership numbers in excess of 1,000� |
7/5/2007 |
- 27companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors � |
6/18/2007 |
New National Pet Owners Survey Details Two Decades of Evolving American Pet Ownership - APPA Releases 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, the Most Comprehensive Data Examining Demographics and Consumer Habits, of U.S. Dog, Cat, Fish, Bird, Horse, Reptile, and Small Animal Owners - |
6/14/2007 |
APPA Names Jules Schwimmer Scholarship and Piggybacking Scholarship Winners |
6/10/2007 |
New Products and Services Keep Pet Memories Alive -New Statistics Mark World Pet Memorial Day June 10th, 2007- |
4/19/2007 |
APPA Urges Pet Owners to Buckle-Up Pets -Despite Safety Concerns, Dangers and a Growing Number of State Requirements, Almost Two-Thirds Admit to Not Using a Pet Restraint- |
3/20/2007 |
Leading Industry Experts Answer Questions Arising from Nationwide Pet Food Recall -The American Pet Products Association President and Board Certified Animal Nutritionist Dr. Pusillo Offer Advice and Answer Commonly Asked Questions� |
3/13/2007 |
-Kay Schwichtenberg Named Chairman of the Board, Michael Farmer Named Vice Chairman, Michael O�Bryan Named Secretary/Treasurer- |
3/9/2007 |
Think Green for Pets this March -Celebrate with environmentally friendly �green� pet products this St. Patrick�s Day, March 17th and Earth Day, March 20th- |
2/22/2007 |
Health and Services Drive Pet Industry Sales - The American Pet Products Association Releases All Time High 2007 Pet Industry Spending Forecast of $40 Billion � |
1/25/2007 |
- 38 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors � |
12/18/2006 |
- 41 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors � |
11/30/2006 |
- 57 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors � |
10/23/2006 |
- 39 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors � |
10/2/2006 |
Stock Dog Bones by the Candy Bowl This Halloween - As a Growing Number of Pet Owners Dress Up Their Pets and Include Them in Trick-or-Treating and other Holiday Festivities, New Trends are Emerging to Capture Halloween�s Newest Consumer Group- Pets- |
10/1/2006 |
Think Pink for Pets This Valentine�s Day -New Pet Products for Valentine�s Day include Pink Fountains, Clothing, Accessories, Beds and More- |
9/18/2006 |
Pet Industry Leaders Release Animal Care Guidelines - New Guidelines to Advance Training, Education and Proper Pet Handling Are Now Available - |
8/21/2006 |
-23 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors- |
7/27/2006 |
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7/24/2006 |
APPA Names Jules Schwimmer Scholarship And Piggyback Scholarship Winners |
7/14/2006 |
APPA Announces Partnership with Packaged Facts -APPA Establishes Data-Sharing Relationship With Packaged Facts, a Leading Publisher of Pet Market Research- |
6/20/2006 |
- More than 20 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors � |
6/13/2006 |
Nearly One in Five Companies Allows Pets in the Workplace According to New Survey - Leading up to Take Your Dog to Work Day, The American Pet Products Association Releases Results of New Survey Showing Number and Benefits of Pets at Work - |
6/6/2006 |
APPA Announces Staff Promotions - The APPA Named Anne Ferrante Senior Director of Member Relations and Business Development and Rose Rigano Named Manager of Member Relations and Business Development - |
5/16/2006 |
APPA Releases 2006 Benchmarking and State of the Industry Reports -The American Pet Products Manufactures Association�s (APPA) Completes Pet Industry Analysis and New Findings Now Available- |
5/2/2006 |
APPA Pet Industry Calendar Receives Award -Inaugural American Pet Products Association (APPA) Pet Industry Calendar Wins Silver Addy Award- |
4/18/2006 |
-Andrew Messinger Named Chairman of the Board, Kay Schwichtenberg Named Vice Chairman, Robin Kershner Named New Board Member and Bob Vetere Named President of The Association- |
3/23/2006 |
The American Pet Products Association Releases 2006 Pet Industry Spending Figures |
2/28/2006 |
Ninety companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors |
1/9/2006 |
- APPA�s Board of Directors Approves Eighty Companies for Membership - |
1/3/2006 |
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1/1/2006 |
APPA Announces Top Six Pet Industry Trends for �06 - From Barbie Dog Clothes to Pet Nutritionists and Surgery on Goldfish, the Pet Industry is Expanding to Include Never-Seen-Before Pet Services, Products and Players in the New Year� |
12/19/2005 |
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12/19/2005 |
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12/6/2005 |
Pet Industry Wins Pair of Top Awards -APPA receives two Association TRENDS awards- |
11/22/2005 |
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10/27/2005 |
Canine Confections Sweeter Than Ever -Valentine�s Day Pet Gifts Have Come a Long Way with New Treats Decadent Enough to Melt Even Human Hearts- |
10/5/2005 |
- 21 companies have been approved for membership by APPA�s Board of Directors - |
9/6/2005 |
PET INDUSTRY ORGANIZES PET RELIEF EFFORTS - Leading Pet Industry Organization American Pet Products Association (APPA) Connecting Those Offering Assistance with Those in Need� |
7/6/2005 |
APPA Vice President Andrew Darmohraj earns Certified Association Executive Credential |
6/8/2005 |
Companies Release Purr-fect Pet Gifts For 2005 Holiday Season - APPA Announces Season�s Hottest Pet Gifts - |
6/8/2005 |
Tis� the Season to Give Pet Gifts That Keep on Giving - Pet Product Manufacturers Unleash New Breed of Products That Raise Money for Pet Charities Just in Time for the Holidays- |
6/1/2005 |
New Flashing, Glowing and Illuminated Pet Products in the Spotlight This Halloween - From Blinking LED Tags to Lighted Collars and Glow-in-the Dark Leashes, Pet Owners are Treated to New Breed of Safe Halloween Products - |
5/25/2005 |
American Pet Products Association COO Presents at Sorptive Minerals Institute Spring Forum |
5/9/2005 |
�Time� Is of the Essence When Caring For Your Pet - The End of Daylight Saving Time in October Rings With New Time Saving Products That Make Caring for Pets More Convenient Than Ever - |
4/27/2005 |
Pets and Educational Pet Products: the New Teacher�s �Pet� this Back-to-School Season - Pets and Interactive Toys and Training Products Help Teach Children Responsibility and Valuable Lessons- |
4/20/2005 |
Summer�s Hottest New Pet Products Sizzle with Convenience and Innovation -APPA announces products and warm weather safety tips to make the great outdoors more comfortable and enjoyable for pets and their owners. - |
4/19/2005 |
New Breed of Products Solve Spring Cleaning Pet Peeves -The American Pet Products Association Releases Products to Keep Pet Owners� Homes Spick and Span - |
3/22/2005 |
American Pet Products Association COO Presents at Bear Stearns Conference |
3/14/2005 |
American Pets Making Dollars and Sense -The American Pet Products Association Releases All Time High Pet Industry Spending Figures � |
3/14/2005 |
New Survey Reveals U.S. Pet Ownership at All Time High - APPA Releases 2005-2006 National Pet Owners Survey, the Pet Industry�s Most Comprehensive Consumer Research Examining Demographics, Buying Habits, and Other Traits of U.S. Pet Owners - |
3/9/2005 |
Hottest New Pet Products Unleashed At Global Pet Expo -The World�s Largest Annual Pet Products Trade Show Features the Hottest New Toys, Treats, Food and Gadgets for Pets- |
3/9/2005 |
Newest Pet Products, Statistics and Trends to Launch at Global Pet Expo -The Largest Annual Pet Products Show in the World - Global Pet Expo will provide the first opportunity to see the latest pet products and trends the industry has to offer- |
2/16/2005 |
- APPA�s Board of Directors Approves Eighty Companies for Membership - |
2/5/2005 |
Pets Now at the Heart of Valentine's Day - More Owners Pampering with a Proliferation of Pet Presents - |
2/3/2005 |
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2/1/2005 |
Industry Experts Take a Bite Out of Poor Dental Care This February National Pet Dental Health Month - APPA Offers Pet Dental Care Tips - |
1/13/2005 |
-Website Includes Up-to-the-Minute Industry News and Entire Site Dedicated to Global Pet Expo- |
1/7/2005 |
- APPA�s Board of Directors Approves Fifty-Nine Companies for Membership - |
12/6/2004 |
Resolve to Spruce Up Your Pet for the New Year - The American Pet Products Association Announces Great Grooming Products for 2005 - |
12/1/2004 |
Pet Gifts Crawl Onto Holiday Lists - Beyond Bones and Bowls- The American Pet Products Association Announces Hottest Holiday Pet Products for 2004 - |
10/13/2004 |
- Forty-one companies have been approved for membership by APPA's Board of Directors - |
8/4/2004 |
APPA's Government Affairs Team Plays Key Role in Success of the MUMS Act - President George W. Bush signs one of the most significant pieces of federal legislation to the pet product industry in recent history - |
7/28/2004 |
- APPA Announces Purr-fect Products for Senior Pets - |
6/18/2004 |
- Ten companies have been approved for membership by APPA's Board of Directors - |
6/17/2004 |
Safety First This October Adopt-A-Dog Month -APPA Releases Top Safety Product Information for New Pet Owners- |
5/27/2004 |
"HOWL-O-WEEN" Going to the Dogs - The American Pet Products Association Releases Hot Halloween Pet Products and Safety Tips for Growing Number of Pet Trick-or-Treaters - |
4/22/2004 |
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4/12/2004 |
Vacationing Pets and Owners Driving Demand for Travel-Friendly Pet Products and Services |
3/31/2004 |
Audit Your Stress Level This Tax Season -APPA Encourages Americans to Pet a Pet, Studies Show it Helps Relieve Stress- |
3/30/2004 |
Dog Days of Summer Better Than Ever for America's Pets -APPA Releases List of Hot Summer Convenience Products- |
3/25/2004 |
APPA and PIDA Join Forces for Global Pet Expo - Joint Show to Take Place in Orlando, Florida March 13-15, 2005 - |
2/25/2004 |
APPA Announces First Recipients of Gold Standard Award - PETCO and PETsMART to be Honored at 2004 Trade Show - |
2/19/2004 |
Get Your Paws on the Hottest New Pet Products -With 450 new product launches, APPA's 46th Annual Pet Products Trade Show provides the first opportunity to see what the pet products industry has to offer- |
2/18/2004 |
- Sixty-seven companies have been approved for membership by APPA's Board of Directors - |
2/6/2004 |
APPA Welcomes New Board Members - APPA's Board of Directors Welcomes Kenneth Oh and Marty Walker- |
2/3/2004 |
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1/12/2004 |
Pets Prove to be America's Sweetheart on Valentine's Day - More than nine million Americans will buy a Valentine's gift for their pet this year - |
1/5/2004 |
- Sixty companies have been approved for membership by APPA's Board of Directors - |
10/7/2003 |
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9/15/2003 |
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9/3/2003 |
New Survey Shows America's Love Affair With Their Pets Stronger than Ever -Leading Trade Organization Study Finds More People Than Ever Own Pets, American Spending on Pets Doubled, Pet Product Sales Outpace Toys & Candy, and Pet Pampering Reaches All Time High- |
8/5/2003 |
APPA Retains Massmedia|Vanguard To Head Up New National Public Relations Campaign |
7/7/2003 |
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4/14/2003 |
New Survey Reports 77.7 Million Pet Cats, 65 Million Pet Dogs Owned in U.S. -Leading Trade Organization Releases Study Finding Pets Owned By More Than Half of All U.S. Households- |
4/8/2003 |
Andrew Darmohraj Is Promoted To Vice President & Deputy Managing Director |
3/10/2003 |
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3/10/2003 |
APPA Members Donate a Lot of Pet Products To Aid Atlanta Shelters |
1/21/2003 |
APPA & PIDA To Sign Joint Trade Show Agreement Associations join forces to host world�s largest annual pet products trade show |