Despite this year’s virtual format, pet companies are rolling out the red carpet for a wide range of new and exciting pet food, treat and supplement products.

The latest round of the American Pet Product Association’s COVID-19 Pulse Survey shows slight changes in purchasing behavior, financial and economic sentiments among pet owners in the United States.

The annual conference will be held Jan. 25-26 and registration is open to all pet professionals, unlike in previous years.

The American Pet Products Association and Pet Industry Distributors Association have officially opted to present a digitally adapted version of the annual pet industry trade show.

Organizers of the annual trade show said it will be held March 24-26, whether in-person or a virtually adapted version due to COVID-19 concerns.

The American Pet Product Association continues to update its pulse study to gauge trends in pet food, treat and supplies purchases.

The online conference will take place from Nov. 10 to 12 and feature discussions on business basics, pet industry-specific business lessons, and growth strategies.

The annual event was held virtually this year and focused on pandemic impacts to the companion animal market, pet ownership and adoption, and the pet-owning economy.

In the second volume of its “COVID-19 Pulse Study of Pet Ownership During the Pandemic,” the American Pet Products Association took a closer look at slowly shifting retail preferences for pet products.

APPA and PIDA have announced initial plans to provide educational sessions to Global Pet Expo 2021 attendees in its Global Learning Series, formerly known as Global Pet Expo Academy.