The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is a not-for-profit industry association founded in 1958 and headquartered in
Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford () is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut, outside of Manhattan. It is Connecticut's second-most populous city, behind Bridgeport. With a population of 135,470, Stamford passed Hartford and New Haven in population as of the 202 ...
. The APPA represents more than 1,000 pet product manufacturers, importers of pet products, and suppliers of products for non-pet livestock as well.
APPMA supports the interests of its members through public policy, public affairs, and
animal awareness. In 2008, it dropped the word ''Manufacturers'' from its name.
The APPA organizes the
Global Pet Expo annually. The 2012 expo featured 896 exhibitors. The organization also releases a biennial ''National Pet Owners Survey'' which compiles data on pet ownership and purchasing trends.
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National Pet Owners Survey'
Trade associations based in the United States
Non-profit organizations based in Connecticut
Organizations established in 1958
1958 establishments in Connecticut
Companies based in Stamford, Connecticut
Organizations based in Stamford, Connecticut
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