The pet industry came together in Orlando, FL late March 2026. Global Pet Expo made its return to the Orange County Convention Center from March 25-27. It’s the largest pet trade show in North America. And we were there.

Woofpanion attended with several missions: to show retailers the most innovative pet products and to highlight the sustainability of our brand, which is leading the way with natural materials and eco-conscious innovation. We create products designed not only to look good but also to do good for the planet.

The Expo that Sets Pet Trends for Years to Come

Global Pet Expo is known for being THE place to be for brands, retailers, and pet enthusiasts who want to know what’s next in pet care. Every year thousands of buyers roam the floor in search of the newest innovation that solves problems and gives them (and their customers) something to talk about. Innovation. Quality. Sustainability.

Speaking of sustainability. This year’s Global Pet Expo had the Pet Sustainability Pavilion returning stronger than ever. Hosted by the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), sustainability-focused brands were able to host educational sessions and showcases directly on the floor of the expo. It was a dedicated space for brands creating a cleaner future for our pets and our planet.

Woofpanion was proud to be among those brands.

Woofpanion’s Post-Consumer Recycled Bags Steal the Spotlight

Our booth attracted consistent traffic throughout the three-day expo. Visitors stopped. They picked up our bags. They asked questions. Then they returned with their buyers.

What we presented was simple. Yet powerful. Our Post-Consumer Recycled Dog Poop Bags are made from 65% certified post-consumer recycled plastic. Plastic already in the waste stream is given new life. No new plastic is created. No new resources are used. And our bags are also leak-proof. Extra strong. Built for even the messiest pups and cleanest poops.

We also featured our 100% Home Compostable Bags. Certified to break down safely at home without leaving harmful residues or micro-plastics behind. Two products. One mission. Happy pets. A clean planet.

Our Most Important Visitors - The Dogs

Let's be honest. As much as we loved connecting with retailers, buyers, and industry leaders, the real highlight of our booth? The dogs.

Several four-legged customers stopped by throughout the expo, and every single one of them made our day brighter.

They sniffed our products, charmed our team, and reminded us exactly why we do what we do.

These pups are the whole reason Woofpanion exists and having them visit our booth felt like the most genuine endorsement we could ask for.

Tagged by Global Pet Expo Event Organizers

This is where things got really exciting for us.

Post-expo, the official Global Pet Expo Instagram account (@globalpetexpo) shared a post highlighting sustainable products seen at the expo. It read “Spotted at Global Pet Expo… the future of sustainable pet care.” Brands leading the charge with sustainable products made from natural materials were highlighted.

Look familiar?

Our brand was included on that list.

Global Pet Expo organizers tagged us (@woofpanion) along with eight other notable brands. Our Post-Consumer Recycled Dog Poop Bags were even called out by name. To be recognized in that post was exciting. It was affirmation that we are doing something important. You can check out the full post on the Global Pet Expo Instagram account.

From highlighting the Pet Sustainability Pavilion to featuring brands using sustainable materials found in nature, Global Pet Expo 2026 set the tone for the future of the pet industry. Brands are taking sustainability into consideration. Brands like Woofpanion.

Bravery Bridge Boots Stop by Our Booth

The highlight of the entire expo may not have taken place on a stage with dozens of people watching. It happened at our booth.

Marlee, founder of Bravery Bridge, visited us at our booth. She stopped by, checked out our products, and had a conversation about our missions.

Bravery Bridge is a woman-owned business with a heart-meltingly kind nonprofit mission. They partner with rescue groups to help process product donations on their behalf. When someone makes a product donation through Bravery Bridge, the items go straight to shelters, rescues, and animals in need. Period. It’s a business built on empathy and real impact.

Marlee was kind, caring, and full of positive energy. She spoke about the importance of connecting businesses to the animals they can help. About how brands can do more than make and sell products. They can give it back. Be a part of a rescue ecosystem. Her passion was infectious. Everyone on our team left that conversation inspired.

Bravery Bridge’s mission aligned so well with Woofpanion’s values. We are both here to do right by animals. We are both here to build communities bigger than just our products. When that alignment exists, you know it. We are so glad she stopped by.

A Card That Meant Everything

Among all the handshakes, business cards, and conversations, one moment stood out above the rest. A customer stopped by our booth and handed us a handwritten card. It was warm. It was personal. And it stopped us in our tracks.

They wrote about how much Woofpanion's mission resonated with them. It included our commitment to sustainability, our care for animals, and the quality behind every product we make. Reading those words, surrounded by the energy of the expo, was a deeply humbling experience. It was a reminder that behind every bag we sell is a real person who genuinely cares about the planet their dog lives on.

To that customer: thank you. From the bottom of our hearts. You took the time to put your gratitude into words, and it meant more to our team than you know. This is exactly why we built Woofpanion.

Why Global Pet Expo Is Important to Us

Deciding to attend Global Pet Expo was more than gaining brand visibility.

We wanted to stand among the best pet companies in the world and know we belonged there. We wanted pet product buyers to pick up our bags. Feel the quality. Learn about why and how they’re made. We wanted to show them sustainable bags are not flimsy. Recycled bags are not low-quality.

We wanted people to see Woofpanion as a legitimate player in the sustainable pet care industry. And after the kind words we received, the conversations we engaged in, and the recognition from the expo organizers themselves we believe we did that.

If you can’t wait to Global Pet Expo 2027 (Dates have already been announced for March 17-19.) we will too.

Welcome to the Sustainable Pet Economy

Every roll of Woofpanion dog poop bags and dispensers represent a choice. A choice to use post-consumer recycled plastic. A choice to use compostable materials. A choice to support a brand that cares about the planet as much as they care about your pup.

The pet care industry is evolving. Pet parents are starting to ask better questions about the products they buy. Retailers are looking to stock brands that align with their store’s mission. Sustainability is expected.

Woofpanion started with sustainability in mind. We are thrilled to see Global Pet Expo attendees continue to shift towards a cleaner pet industry.

Head to woofpanion.com to check out our full range of eco-friendly dog waste bags. You can also follow us on Instagram @woofpanion for updates on new products, partnerships, and events.

Happy pets. Clean planet. It’s the Woofpanion way.