With the introduction of an additional hall in 2012, Interzoo continues to consolidate its position as the world’s biggest trade fair for the pet supplies. Held every two years in Nuremberg, Germany, it attracts exhibitors and visitors from around the world.

At the last edition of Interzoo in 2010, more than 38,000 trade visitors from 115 countries attended the show where 1,498 exhibitors (95 of them from the UK) displayed pet food, grooming aids, accessories and services over an expanse of 90,800 square metres.

Interzoo is an opportunity to showcase products to the world and is by far the most important overseas exhibition for the British pet care industry. Trade buyers visit the show from every continent: 62 per cent of those at Interzoo 2010 came from outside Germany.

Following the huge success of the British exhibitor group at Interzoo last year, PetQuip is organising a British pavilion at the next edition of Interzoo in 2012.

PetQuip is offering exhibitors an inclusive deal which includes:

• a prime location for the British pavilion

• advice, support and guidance to help you prepare for the fair

• a comprehensive stand package designed so that you can just turn up and display your products

We will be bidding for grant funding from UK Trade & Investment and hope to secure grants of at least £1,000 per eligible exhibitor to help offset the cost of stand space and construction. However, we expect the number of grants on offer will be strictly limited, so would-be participants in the British exhibitor group should apply now to avoid disappointment.

Participants in the PetQuip organised exhibitor group are not obliged to be located in the British pavilion. Eligible firms that prefer to exhibit on their own in other areas of the show may also be able to claim the UK Trade & Investment grant, providing they apply for the funding at the same time as they commit to taking stand space at Interzoo.