2023 Partners
Meet our partners for this year's Petcare Innovation USA!
If you are looking to explore partnership opportunities, please contact Harrison Sharp at [email protected]
Lead Financial Wellness Partner
Independence Pet Group
Website: https://www.independencepetgroup.com/
Independence Pet Group® (IPG) is one of North America’s largest pet insurance and services organizations. Our impressive family of brands supports insurance for more than 800,000 pets in the U.S. and Canada and provides well-being, safety, resources, and business solutions to the pet industry, including microchip identification and an online pet registry. Learn more at www.independencepetgroup.com.
Platinum Associate Partner
Zoetis
Website: www.zoetis.com
Zoetis is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 65 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, which are complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming. Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its products in more than 100 countries. In 2019, the company generated annual revenue of $6.3 billion with approximately 10,600 employees.
For more information, visit www.zoetis.com.
Associate Partner
PetsBest / CareCredit
Website: https://www.petsbest.com/
For more than 30 years, CareCredit has been a leading health and pet care credit card that gives pet parents a flexible, budget-friendly way to pay for all of their pet’s veterinary care with available financing options. Today, CareCredit is accepted at 24,000+ veterinary hospital locations nationwide, as well as 250,000+ health, wellness and personal care provider and retail locations. Pets Best offers pet insurance and wellness plans for dogs and cats in every state. Founded in 2005 with a mission to provide access to comprehensive animal healthcare at an affordable price, Pets Best delivers flexible coverage, an easy claims process, and excellent customer service. Together, CareCredit and Pets Best offer a complete financial solution to help clients manage the cost of a Lifetime of Care for their pets.
CareCredit and Pets Best are solutions from Synchrony’s Health and Wellness platform. Synchrony is a premier consumer financial services company that delivers a wide range of specialized financing programs, as well as innovative consumer banking products, across key industries including digital, retail, home, auto, travel, health and pet.
Pet Insurance is administered by Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC and is underwritten by American Pet Insurance Company, a New York insurance company. Visit www.americanpetinsurance.com to review all available pet health insurance products.
For more information on Pets Best, visit www.PetsBest.com
For more information on CareCredit, visit www.carecredit.com.
Leap
Website: https://www.leapventurestudio.com/
Leap Venture Studio & Academy is the first startup-centric accelerator program built to springboard innovation in the growing pet ecosystem
Senior Event Partner
Circa Healthcare
Website: https://www.circahealthcare.com/
Please visit our website for more information.Kincannon & Reed
Website: https://www.krsearch.com/
Recruiting leaders for organizations that feed the world and keep it healthy. For over 40 years, Kincannon & Reed has placed executives across the globe, including more than 40 within the Pet Food and Animal Health sectors in recent years. We pair the deep industry experience with search expertise along with our proprietary candidate data and proven process to deliver leaders with the right experiences, values, and cultural fit.
And we deliver leaders who stay. 73% of our placements are still with the organization at their three-year anniversary which is a 60% higher retention rate than the search industry average. Finding the right leader for your organization requires knowledge, networks, tenacity – and time. That’s why we’re here – putting decades of experience to work so you can focus on business, while we focus on finding your next leader.
Our Principals also consult with organizations to assess leadership needs and current leadership teams and identify where and when Executive Coaching can add value.
For more information or to connect with a Principal visit: www.krsearch.com
KVP International
Website: https://kvpvet.com/
KVP is The Better Pet Care Company and veterinary industry leader in small animal wellness solutions, specializing in rehabilitation and recovery, surgical, patient care, behavior, and now renewables. Headquartered in McKinney, Texas KVP has several manufacturing facilities in Mexico and China, globally sources raw materials, and has customers in more than 25 countries.
Founded in 1964, KVP entered the veterinary marketplace with the introduction of its Saf-T-Shield™ Elizabethan Collar. Widely praised by veterinarians and their technicians as innovative, highly effective and a great value, the Saf-T-Shield™ collar set the standard for each and every KVP product that would follow. More than 50 years later, KVP offers the world’s largest selection of recovery collars — from mice to mastiffs.
KVP is a related company to the KONG® Company and proudly carries the full KONG® catalog including the veterinary-exclusive KONG® Blue™.
Better Products. Better Service. Better Together.
KVP Intl, The Better Pet Care Company.
Odie Pet Insurance
Website: https://getodie.com/
Odie Pet Insurance “Odie” was born out of three generations of pet lovers who just happened to be in the insurance business. After recognizing the growing costs of vet bills and expensive wellness plans, we saw the growing need for better pet insurance. Since inception, our belief has been that all pets deserve great medical care and that owners should not have to choose between their finances and a loved one’s well-being. Our program aims to make pet insurance more affordable with easy to understand policies and a convenient tech-based claims process.
Nestlé Purina
Website: https://www.purina.co.uk/
Nestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives for pets and the people who love them. Founded in 1894, Purina has helped dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives by offering scientifically based nutritional innovations. Purina manufactures some of the world's most trusted and popular pet care products, including Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Fancy Feast and Tidy Cats. Our more than 8,700 U.S. associates take pride in our trusted pet food, treat and litter brands that feed 51 million dogs and 65 million cats every year. More than 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians, and pet care experts ensure our commitment to unsurpassed quality and nutrition.
Purina promotes responsible pet care through our scientific research, our products and our support for pet-related organizations. Over the past five years, Purina has contributed more than $150 million towards organizations that bring, and keep, people and pets together, as well as those that help our communities and environment thrive.
Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health and Wellness. For more information, visit purina.com.
301 INC
Website: https://www.goldmedalventures.com/what-we-do/301-inc
Please visit our website for more information.Swanky
Website: https://swankyagency.com/
Swanky is one of the world’s most experienced full-service, international Shopify Plus agencies. We design, build and optimise powerful ecommerce experiences for disruptive scale-ups through to established enterprise brands, primarily serving clients in the UK, Europe, US and APAC.
We’re recognised globally as a leading ecommerce agency for direct to consumer petcare brands, having worked with the likes of YuMOVE, a prominent international pet supplement brand, Catit, the Hagen Group’s global cat supplies company, and Forthglade, a leader in the UK natural pet food market.
We provide our clients with end-to-end ecommerce support, from branding and website design, to internationalisation support and data-driven marketing services.
We have particular expertise and experience in developing subscription solutions for pet care brands, leveraging platforms such as Shopify and Recharge to provide a seamless user experience for subscribers.
Our clients also leverage our award-winning optimisation services to drive rapid improvements across their ecommerce websites, increasing key metrics such as subscriber conversion rate, customer lifetime value and average order value.
Event Partners
ab7 America
Website: https://www.ab7group.com/en/home
AB7 Santé is a French Veterinary Pharmaceutical Laboratory that has been innovating for over 50 years in the field of Animal Health.
Fully integrated for better agility, AB7 is specialized in research, development, production, quality control, registration and sales of veterinary medicines, generics, OTC, biocides & pet care products for the global market.
With its industrial know-how over 2 certified units in France (GMP) and in the United States (EPA), AB7 is able to address specific manufacturing needs, from small series to large volumes, by ensuring a high level of quality and offering the capacity to adapt manufacturing resources, method and technology.
As a CDMO Company, we offer our partners pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical outsourcing activities from development to manufacturing by integrating an innovative, sustainable and responsible approach.
AB7 has continually invested in R&D and production capacities with a constant desire to develop its industrial know-how and to own state-of-the-art equipment for a relevant service in the field of pharmaceutical products within GMP standards. Our 5 R&D Laboratories with more than 45 specialists and our industrial equipments allow us to satisfy the requirements of both small and large pharmaceutical companies within a constructive partnership.
Specialized in exclusive drug delivery systems, AB7 supports its partners in the development of new innovative products and is able to provide full line of products with more traditional galenics.
At AB7, we aim to contribute to today's animal health and welfare challenges by working with international partners to achieve this mission together.
Agrolimen
Agrolimen is a multinational CPG company with revenues ~$3B which operates in two main segments: human food and pet food. We are present in Europe, US and Africa. We have deep knowledge and understanding of the pet food market, with Affinity (#5 Europe PF player), Nature’s Variety (#2 US Raw player), and Natures Menu (#1 UK Raw player) among our main brands.
From Agrolimen Ventures, Agrolimen’s Corporate Venturing Unit, we seek to connect with and potentially invest in innovative start-ups with potential to disrupt the market. We only invest in human food and petcare brands as this is what we know and where we can help the most. We look for talented and ambitious teams betting on sustainable / direct-to-consumer / healthy / natural / alternative pet food among others. We bring to the table our deep knowledge on the pet food industry and on developing brands.
American Pet Products Association
Website: https://www.americanpetproducts.org/
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) celebrates 60 years of promoting responsible pet care and advancing the pet products industry. Founded in 1958, APPA is the leading trade association in the pet industry made up of more than 1,300 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers. Our membership consists of a diverse group representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises worldwide. APPA provides a wealth of services and programs designed to help its members prosper. For information on all of the programs APPA offers its members, click here.
Global Pet Expo is the premier industry event presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA). Featuring more than 1,100 exhibitors and over 3,000 new product launches, Global Pet Expo boasts over 7,000 of the most qualified pet product buyers from nearly 80 countries. Global Pet Expo 2019 will take place March 20-22 in Orlando, Florida. As the largest pet products trade show in the United States, Global Pet Expo is open to independent retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers, and other qualified professionals. For more information, visit globalpetexpo.org.
Embark
Website: https://embarkvet.com/
Embark Veterinary, Inc. was launched in 2015 with a passion for scientific research and a lifelong love for dogs. Starting with its best-in-class canine DNA test, Embark is building a powerful platform for scientific discovery that will accelerate advancements in personalized dog care. Embark offers the most scientifically advanced, most trusted, and highest-rated dog DNA tests on the market that helps dog owners, breeders, and veterinarians learn about their dog's breed, health, and ancestry. Customers gain hundreds of actionable insights that inform more proactive care, and every test fuels new research to help all dogs lead longer, healthier lives. Embark is an official research partner of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, was named to the Inc. 5000 list for the past two years, and was included on Forbes' next billion-dollar startups list.
Farm Pet Food
Website: https://farmpetfood.com/
Established 2021, with manufacturing sites in Finland and Estonia. We built as much carbon free production, we could and we try to reduce our footprint constantly.
Please find more info in attached presentations and from www.farmpetfood.com
1) We have wide range of frozen BARF - like filled meatball (with fresh vegetables inside), precooked steamed, frozen meals etc
2) Our quality is very high and we use Finnish local meat. We use only fresh raw-material.
3) We have still like “artisan” and carbon free production, where we really care of each and every product, our people touch, in production. There is not like mass effect, which big players have.
4) We have Vet approved and tested recipes
5) We have BIO organic certification
6) We have our own vertical farm for plants and vegetables we use in our production
7) All our employees are PET owners
8) We use human-grade raw-materials
9) With all our production technologies we do our best, that most useful minerals and vitamins will maintain in the food, when it is processed
10) We do not use any preservatives and additives
Merck
Website: https://www.msd-animal-health.com/
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of research, bringing forward medicines, vaccines and innovative health solutions for the world’s most challenging diseases. MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA, is the global animal health business of MSD. Through its commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, MSD Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of connected technology that includes identification, traceability and monitoring products. MSD Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them. It invests extensively in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. MSD Animal Health is present in more than 50 countries, while its products are available in some 150 markets. For more information, visit www.msd-animal-health.com.
Paul Dick and Associates
Website: https://pauldickassociates.com/
Paul Dick & Associates Ltd (PDA) was created in 2010 to meet the needs of large, medium and small animal health companies wishing to develop and commercialize new technologies and products. In 2017, PDA expanded into the human health space to offer its services to companies developing new technologies and services for the human health market.
PDA has a highly experienced team that, in combination with other partner organizations (Contract Research Organizations, Contract Development/ Manufacturing Organizations, Veterinary Colleges, Private Research Facilities), makes for a best in class Human and Animal Health consulting firm.
Intellivets
Website: https://www.intellivets.com/
Intellivets mission is to make providing access to specialty consults seamless and easy for the veterinary specialist and their referring veterinary community. We have created a customizable platform that veterinary specialists can use to provide services virtually. Designed by a veterinary specialist, its purpose is to provide more flexibility and smarter referral from general practitioners and their patients. We are different than
other telemedicine platforms because we are providing a carefully curated work-flow with the veterinary specialist in mind. Our platform is asynchronous and can be white labeled for a veterinary practice to use as a referral tool.
Peel Plastics Products
Website: www.peelplastics.com
Peel Plastic Products has earned a reputation as the leader in providing pre-made packaging solutions for the North American market. Our continued expansion into the global marketplace has further complemented our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to the pet care industry.
Our leadership position has created lasting partnerships, and many of our partners have enjoyed measurable lifts in market share with one or multiple selections from our portfolio. Peel’s established leadership position in the pet food packaging market provides significant benefits for new and existing portfolios. Because of our breadth of flexible pouch options, we are well positioned to supply the best solutions for all your packaging needs.
Take advantage of over 45 years of experience and get your product the recognition it truly deserves.
Stephens & Associates
Website: https://www.thebrandwhisperers.com/
We build relationships between brands & people.
The sum of our unique interests combined with individual expertise is what makes us a strategic and creative powerhouse. We're business leaders. Creative thinkers. Bright minds who bring varied perspectives and inspiration to the table.
Across multiple categories, diverse target audiences and ever-changing communication channels, we leverage psychology and creativity to create brand relationships that are sustainable, substantial & profitable. Our unique Brand Whispering philosophy creates connected, meaningful experiences between you and your customers.
whiskerDocs
Website: www.whiskerdocs.com
whiskerDocs, the leader in virtual triage service for pets, has been trailblazing telehealth with innovative technology-driven, on-demand solutions since 2013. Serving pet parents in the U.S. and Canada, whiskerDocs provides multi-channel access for nearly 6 million pets via client partnerships and direct-to-consumer relationships. The whiskerDocs team of veterinary telehealth specialists is composed of licensed veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians who are enabled to deliver a protocol-driven seamless experience through whiskerDocs’ patented processes and proprietary multi-modal cutting-edge technology. For more information on whiskerDocs, visit www.whiskerdocs.com
Media Partners
GlobalPETS
Website: https://globalpetindustry.com/
GlobalPETS (and our magazine PETS International) are the go-to publications for the international pet industry. Stay on top of the latest trends, developments and expert insights.
Pet Business World
Website: www.petbusinessworld.co.uk
Pet Business World is the UK’s leading news magazine and website for the pet and aquatics industry. We distribute 7,711 copies (November 2018) to qualifying pet trade professionals – the biggest circulation in the specialist trade by a considerable margin. The independently-owned magazine was established in 1951 and the website (www.petbusinessworld.co.uk) attracted more than 37 million hits in the 12 months to October 2018 – and rising!
International Petfood
Website: https://internationalpetfood.com/events/
Please visit our website for more information.American Pet Professionals
Website: https://www.americanpetprofessionals.com/
American Pet Professionals, (APP), is a multiple award winning National Business Networking, Educational and Multimedia Organization for the Pet Industry. Educating, Uniting, Referring, Connecting and Helping all Pet Professionals since 2009! The organization offers in-person and online networking events since it’s inception, hosting over 150 in-person events throughout the country. APP’s is mission to have pet professionals work together, help businesses grow, support each other to continue unite the pet industry, to ultimately help pets and their parents. In addition to in-person networking events, American Pet Professionals also hosts educational courses, masterminds for it’s members; sends out a weekly Pet Events Newsletter to 20,000 pet lovers that showcases both B2B and B2C pet events and also promotes many rescue groups. Founder and President of American Pet Professionals, Nancy E. Hassel, was named 2018 Women of Influence in the Pet Industry, referred to as an ‘industry visionary,’ she also travels across the country attending and speaking at pet business conferences and works with many of the organizers of such conferences to bring more expertise, knowledge, ideas and inspiration to its members. The membership-based organization started in February 2009, for more information go to www.AmericanPetProfessionals.com. Featured regularly in Pet Age Magazine, Pet Product News International Magazine, Pet Business Magazine, Pets+ Magazine, Dogster Magazine, Modern Dog Magazine and numerous other magazines, newspapers, blogs and TV stations throughout the country and world. Connect socially: @AmericanPetPros on Twitter and Instagram
AAHA
Website: www.aaha.org
AAHA’s purpose is to simplify the journey towards excellence for veterinary practices and counts more than 4,500 veterinary practices and hospitals among its accredited membership. Since 1933, the American Animal Hospital Association has been the only organization to accredit veterinary hospitals throughout the United States and Canada according to more than 900 standards directly correlated to high-quality medicine and compassionate care. The AAHA-accredited logo is the best way to know a practice has been evaluated by a third-party. Look for the AAHA logo or visit aaha.org.
Become A Partner
Kisaco Research provides the much-needed platform on which industry executives can network, connect and learn from each other as well as meet potential industry partners.
Far from the typical ‘meet-and-greet’ exhibition experience, you – as a sponsor or exhibitor – will be positioned as a partner of the event with a focus on the benefits of your product and brand, rather than just a name on an exhibition list.
With our extensive marketing experience and strategy, your partnership with Kisaco Research will grant you a sponsorship package that is an extension and enhancement of your current marketing and branding efforts. We value your ROI and will work with you directly on your specific goals and targets – that’s why we take special care in finding the most relevant end-users to attend, so that your financial and resource investment is smartly allocated.
Find out more by calling us at +44 (0)20 3696 2920, or emailing Harrison Sharp at [email protected]
Press Partnerships
Promote your organisation as an event partner across all conference materials, including the website, brochure, emails and on-site programme
Offer your members or readers a discount on their registration fee for Petcare Innovation Summit Europe
Provide one free press pass to attend
Distribute promotional materials at the conference
If you are a registered industry journalist or member of the press and would like to arrange an interview with a speaker or to discuss the event please contact:
Marianne Brett
Marketing Manager
E: [email protected]