APPA Market Access Program
The APPA Ex-Im Market Access Program is a suite of services that provide our members with the resources to identify viable new markets and expand their business internationally. Whether you are a U.S. based company looking to take your brand globally, or an international company pursuing opportunities in the U.S., the APPA Market Access Program has something to offer you. Our services include:
Retail Market Tour at Global Pet Expo
Market Research Seminars at Global Pet Expo
Food Export USA Programs
International Pet Food Buyer’s Mission at Global Pet Expo
The Branded Program
Food Show Plus
Market Builder Program
Retail Market Tour & U.S. Pet Marketing Briefing at Global Pet Expo
Date: Tuesday, March 21
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. and 12:15-5:00 p.m.
Presented by: APPA and Dave Bolen, Pet Retail Specialist
Join us for a tour of local retail outlets to see U.S. in-store merchandising strategy in practice. The itinerary includes a U.S. pet industry market briefing, bus transportation with guided tour of a variety of pet product retailers and a boxed lunch. Program moderated by renowned pet retail specialist, Dave Bolen. (Registration required, $75 pp)
About Our Moderator:
With over 30 years in retail management and more than a decade spent in executive roles at two of the largest pet specialty stores in the U.S., Petco and Pet Supplies, our on-board moderator, Dave Bolen, will guide you through each stop, answering questions and offering insights about the U.S. marketplace, trends, and tips for success. The tour includes a market briefing and bus transportation.
Market Research Seminars at Global Pet Expo Digital Access
APPA 2023-2024 National Pet Owners Survey Debut
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Time: 1:30-2:30 1:30-2:30
Presented By: Julie Springer, APPA Market Research Analyst
Get a first look at the APPA 2023-2024 National Pet Owners Survey! This seminar will explore the rich data available in the new Survey. The presentation will cover current trends in areas such as pet product and service consumption, as well as pet owner attitudes and behaviors.
Pet Market Outlook 2023
Date: Tuesday March 21, 2023 Thursday, March 23, 2023
Time: 3:00-4:00pm 11:30am – 12:30pm
Presented By: David Sprinkle, Research Director, Packaged Facts
From Packaged Facts’ omnimarket cross-sector perspective, this presentation covers key issues to pet market growth:
- The pet industry as a health industry
- The effect of high inflation on pet care spending and of high mortgage interest rates on pet population growth;
- E-commerce/retail channel share shifts, including the growing role of direct-to-consumer (DTC) delivery; and
- The retail-zation and digitalization of pet health care and veterinary services.
Based on new consumer survey data from January 2023, the presentation will address how pet parent psychographics (and generational variations) frame pet industry opportunities for growth, and close with market sizing and projections.
The State of Pet: What’s Next and What's Trending in 2023
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Presented By: Sherry Frey, Vice President of Total Wellness, Nielsen IQ
Sam Smith, Client Manager of CPG Manufacturers, Nielsen IQ
Andrea Binder, Client Director of Retail Pet Channel, Nielsen IQ
The pet category remains resilient in 2023, though not immune to continued inflationary pressures affecting shoppers’ wallets. Join NielsenIQ’s pet industry experts as we quantify the pet market and explore the growth drivers you can capitalize on to win over more pet parents and grow your “pawprint”:
- The ever-evolving paths to purchase in the omnichannel world
- How pet categories are performing vs rest of store
- The wellness attributes making waves across pet categories, including the latest in ingredient trends and food as medicine
- The big opportunity for the pet industry to make a planetary impact with sustainable products & packaging
Speaker Bios
Sherry Frey, Vice President of Total Wellness, Nielsen IQ
Sherry Frey has more than two decades of industry experience and is a recognized thought leader on health/wellness shopping and consumption trends. With a background in marketing, market research, innovation and consulting with clients across many industries, Sherry shares visionary foresights combined with practical strategies. Sherry's view of health and wellness is beyond our own personal health and wellness and includes how we collectively think of the health of our pets.
Sam Smith, Client Manager of CPG Manufacturers, Nielsen IQ
Sam has been with NielsenIQ for 6 years, supporting CPG manufacturers across a wide variety of industries and retail channels. He utilizes data from Scan RMS, Panel, and E-Commerce to provide comprehensive trend analysis and build industry leading thought leadership. Previously a Vet major before going to Business school, the Pet world has always been a passion for him. Like several other households last year Sam joins the adoption trend, welcoming a rescue cat to his home of two rescue dogs. Sam holds both an MBA in Brand Management & Pricing, as well as a BSBA in Marketing & Game Theory Economics.
Andrea Binder, Client Director of Retail Pet Channel, Nielsen IQ
Andrea has been with NielsenIQ for nearly 10 years, supporting retailers across a wide variety of channels and store formats. Andrea has a strong background measuring the retail market as consumers shift to purchasing online, store formats continuously evolve and product innovation moves rapidly. Andrea’s passion is helping her clients develop an understanding of the ever changing consumer and the evolving and challenging retail landscape. Andrea is a Minnesota native where she lives with her family and their adorable black lab, Breezy.
Key Global Pet Care Trends and Regional Highlights + APPA’s New Global Insights Dashboard
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Presented By: Kari Davidson, Business Development Account Manager - Government, Euromonitor International
Euromonitor will review the top global trends impacting the pet care industry and highlight regional category growth trends. The presentation will also feature a demonstration of APPA’s new Global Insights Dashboard, powered by Euromonitor. This tool, exclusively available to APPA members, provides market intelligence for 14 key pet care markets to support strategic planning, business development, and market prioritization.
Food Export USA Programs
Food Export USA is comprised of several non-profit state regional trade groups that help small- and medium-sized companies explore exporting. Activities are funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service. APPA has partnered with the agency to provide our U.S. members with information on how to access services that support international trade.
For more information on any of these programs, click on the links below or go to www.foodexport.org.
The International Pet Food Buyers Mission at Global Pet Expo
A low-cost opportunity for pet food manufacturers and exporters to meet with qualified buyers from around the world.
For registration details and deadlines for the next Mission, click on the link above.
Open to pre-qualified applicants that meet eligibility requirements, the program offers 50% reimbursement of your international marketing expenses, including:
- International website development
- Package & label modifications
- Advertising, marketing & public relations materials
- Product demonstrations and point-of-sales materials
- Freight costs for samples
Your Global Pet Expo costs may be covered! For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, click on the link above.
This program is an enhancement package that helps to maximize your success as an international tradeshow exhibitor. Services include:
- Introductions to qualified buyers
- Market briefings
- On-site assistance
- Self-guided retail torus
- Post-show lead qualifications
The Market Builder Program assists U.S. exporters looking to launch their product in international markets, find new distributors or importers, and receive valuable feedback about their product. The program has two components:
Market Scan: uses in-market representatives to provide in-depth research including a distribution analysis, competitive product shopping, importation analysis, distribution referrals, and target importer profiles.
Rep Finder: an in-market representative facilitates direct meetings between your company and a select group of targeted importers. Includes distributor referrals and a target importer list.