The event will be held Sept. 8 to 9 in Manhattan, Kan.

The event will be held April 22 to 24 in Columbus, Ohio.

Buddy Bites, Happy Howl, James & Ella and three other startups will participate in the accelerator program. 

In addition to exhibiting at the tradeshow, the organization will host four events for the independent pet retail channel.

The program will be part of the association’s offerings during the event held from Jan. 28 to 30 in Atlanta.

AFIA’s Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference will be held in March in Orlando, Fla.

The 4-day show attracted more than 77,500 attendees.

The pet business conference will take place alongside Global Pet Expo in Orlando next March.

From enhancing trade opportunities to providing educational and networking programs, these associations support the industry’s goal of ensuring pet health and wellness.  

The one-day event will be held in conjunction with IPPE 2025 in Atlanta.