Creature Companion - Interzoo Special September 2019 | Page 21

Agri for organic cat litter and eco-friendly pet care products; Tail Twisters, Pawlicious Petfeast foods and B&K products for treats and celebratory meals attracted business visitors and pet owners with their innovative range of off erings. Th e chief attractions at the fair were Taiyo – a leading aquarium and pet feed manufacturer from Chennai promoting the Make In India initiative; Petveda – a range of pet grooming products from Terrai Natural Products based on the ancient Indian sciences of Ayurveda and herbal medicine; Petmate – an online app for pet mating and pet based services; Poonchh – a range of eco-conscious and sustainable pet clothing and accessories; Vetina Healthcare – a veterinary product company that also provides a pet insurance cover; and Hyzesst – a smart apparel company providing a range of body cooling clothing products aimed at preventing dehydration in pets during tropical Indian summers. IIPTF is fast becoming one of the highest profi le ways for pet business owners to gain momentum in the industry. Brands such as Basil and Wahl India utilised the ideal platform provided by India International Pet Trade Fair to launch their pet products. Basil introduced its latest range of dog treats while Wahl India launched a brand new hair brush for pets. Nimisha Dixit, Owner of pet apparel brand Dog O Bow and fi rst runner-up in the Entrepreneur of the Year category in the Indian Pet Industry Awards 2019, too disclosed plans for opening her fl agship store in Hyderabad. Please refer to the news section for complete details on these products. September 2019 • Vol. XII • Issue 9 • Noida 21 | Creature Companion