
Let's Connect.
Join us at Connect March 4&5, 2026, Canada’s premier platform for collaboration and innovation in the pet industry. This event brings together leaders from across the sector, including manufacturers, retailers, distributors and other pet professionals. To build strong relationships, spark fresh ideas, and create opportunities for growth. With expert speakers, Connect Tool Box vendors, and focused networking sessions, you’ll gain valuable insights and strategies to help your business thrive in a changing market.
More than just a trade show, Connect is a community built by pet professionals, for pet professionals. We’re committed to empowering retailers with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed while ensuring access to brands that truly support them.
Let’s Grow, Innovate and Connect!
Connect:
A B2B pet trade event celebrating the Canadian pet industry hosted and created with a team that is 100% built with individuals and vendors from the Canadian Pet Industry.




Attendees and Exhibitors can enjoy all the amenities of the Connect Lounge. A spacious seating area with beverages, charging stations and plenty of seating area for impromptu meetings.
Connect brings 2 days of educational talks to attendees. Visitors will hear from Jennifer Murray, Jordan Milgrom, and financial advice through RBC, Moneris and ADP.
A highlight of the show is Connect's Fresh Food Showcase featuring a variety of frozen and gently cooked products from many of the Connect Exhibitors. Thanks to Habco for the great looking freezer setup.
Thursday night features Connect Live at the NFCC with the Orange Man Band. The evening will kick off with $10,000 in cash giveaways to retailers and exhibitors.


Pure Treats acquires freeze-dried manufacturer
| Source: Pure Treats Inc.
10.30.2024
By Sofia Muller
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Pure Treats Inc., makers of pet food, treats and toppers brand PureBites, announced on Oct. 28 that it has agreed to acquire Bar W Foods & Eighteen Below Partners LLC (18 Below). The acquisition includes 18 Below’s human-grade meat processing and freeze-drying facility in Fort Worth.
According to the company, by integrating 18 Below’s expertise, PureBites will be able to expand its product line and capacity, meeting the growing demand of pet parents who are looking for raw, freeze-dried pet treats, food and toppers made with simple, high-quality ingredients.