A number of Brazilian companies participated in Interzoo, the international trade show of accessories and supplies for the pet market, held May 17-20 in Germany.
A Brazilian pavilion was organized by the Brazilian Association of Industry of Products for Pets, Abinpet, through Pet Brazil Project, a partnership of Abinpet with the Brazilian Agency for Promotion of Exports and Investments. During the event, Brazilian companies Guabi, Alcon, Nutrire, Brazilian Pet Foods, Syntec, Hercosul, Pet Society, Fami and Eccopetz presented their line of products and searched for new distributors and buyers from more than 41 countries, such as Colombia, India, Holland, Germany, Turkey and the United States. Abinpet expects that in the next 12 months, contracts signed will generate an income of around US$4 million.
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