Export trade association PetQuip has reported “brisk business” for UK exhibitors taking part at last week’s Interzoo trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany.
The association hosted 47 UK exhibitors within the British Pavilion at the event, which ran from May 7-10. A wide variety of new products were on show including natural food and treats, healthcare items, bedding, packaging, accessories, habitats and toys for pets including dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, guinea pigs and birds.
Lewis Ames, managing director at Buddycare, reported successful time at the exhibition.
He said: “The show has been amazing! We’ve seen high level distributors and retailers from all over the world. We’ve got more than 150 leads. It’s probably the best show we’ve ever done.”
First time exhibitor MiAlgae was equally delighted. Marcomms marketing and communications manager Ella Robbins said: “We are new to the pet food market, so being at Interzoo means we’ve had some great conversations directly with people who are looking for a plant based, sustainable marine Omega 3 ingredient. It’s been a great show for us.”
PetQuip was honoured by the presentation of a special Interzoo Exhibitor Award at the opening ceremony of the show to mark its long association with the event. The British pavilion was the first national joint pavilion at Interzoo in 1964, the dawn of the exhibition’s international element. There are now 15 international pavilions at the event.
Director general Amanda Sizer Barrett accepted the award on behalf of the association, its members and the UK exhibitors. She added: “We are truly honoured to have been presented with this special award. Over the years, our UK companies have enjoyed very fruitful participations at Interzoo, which has supported their development and has been an important catalyst for their growth into international export markets.”
PetQuip will be organising and supporting a UK exhibitor group at the next Interzoo, which will take place on May 12-15, 2026.
