International Pet Trade Shows Worth Attending

ZooExpo 2009, the national Norwegian pet food trade show, will take place next year for the 10th time. The large jubilee show will be held on the weekend of March 21-22, 2009, in the Exporama trade fair centre just north of Oslo, Norway and is organized by the Norwegian Pet Trade Association, NZB. From the start, ZooExpo was clearly defined as a national show aimed at satisfying the interest of Norwegian retailers. The preferred exhibitors have always been manufacturers, importers and wholesalers that aim directly at the Norwegian market.  

Rather than attempting to become yet another international trade show, ZooExpo has been planned with the intention of always being a national pet trade show. Nevertheless, exhibitors from outside of Norway are welcome as far as they already have representation in the country or are aiming to sell directly to the Norwegian retail segment. Foreign manufacturers/exporters looking for import and wholesale representation are generally recommended to come as visitors. 

Zoomark International 2009 will take place from May 7-10, 2009 in the BolognaFiere exhibition centre. As usual, the core of the exhibition will be the Novelties Showcase, a large area where the buyers can immediately take a look at new products - most of which are debuting at the show - that they will find in the halls. Zoomark International is also the awaited occasion in which the Report on the Italian market is introduced. The 2008-2009 Report, which will include specific focuses on pet food trends, will be presented on the first show day.

The American Consulate General and the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association will work together for the promotion of an American Pavillion; China Great Wall International Exhibition Co. Ltd will find exhibitors for the Chinese Pavillion; the English association PetQuip will promote the creation of a British Pavillion; Australian Trade Commission is working  for the creation of an Australian Pavillion; and Pijac Canada is promoting the show through Canadian companies.