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Interzoo 2026 Signals Strong Global Sourcing and Sustainability Focus

Interzoo's official press release says the 2026 edition runs from 12 to 15 May in Nuremberg and will host over 2,350 exhibitors from all five continents.

Source: Interzoo
Source date: Apr 16, 2026

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Importers will compare suppliers on documentation, product story, and category planning, not price alone.
Smart pet products need clearer support material because connected devices create setup and after-sales questions.

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EU GPSR Product Safety Rules Raise the Bar for Importer Documentation

The Council of the EU explains that the General Product Safety Regulation applies to non-food products sold offline or online and started to apply on 13 December 2024.

Source: Council of the European Union
Source date: Mar 27, 2026

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Importers should ask for product identity, batch traceability, manuals, warnings, and corrective-action contacts during supplier review.
Connected pet devices should be reviewed with their actual use risks: sensors, moving parts, batteries, Wi-Fi setup, and cleaning routines.

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APPA Reports U.S. Pet Industry Reached $158 Billion in 2025

APPA's official release says U.S. pet industry expenditures reached $158 billion in 2025 and are projected to reach $165 billion in 2026.

Source: American Pet Products Association
Source date: Mar 26, 2026

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Wholesale buyers may prefer smart pet SKUs with clear routine-care value rather than broad lifestyle claims.
Smart feeders should emphasize portion scheduling and routine consistency.

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FEDIAF 2025 Figures Show 139 Million European Pet Households

FEDIAF's 2025 Facts and Figures release says 139 million European households own at least one pet, based on 2023 data covering 41 European countries.

Source: FEDIAF
Source date: Jun 12, 2025

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A Europe-facing supplier should prepare country-specific product pages, manuals, and inquiry answers.
Market-size claims should cite FEDIAF carefully and include the data year.

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