News from Backer

The 22nd Annual Pet Industry Spring Trade Show and Educational Conference takes place from 23 to 25 April in Baltimore. The organisers stress that the hours of the trade show have changed from previous years. The new hours will be 10 am to 5 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday. A new feature of the spring show will be Vicki Lynne Morgan’s “Ask the Expert” management consulting sessions. Aquatics experts also will be on hand to dispense advice on a variety of aquarium-related topics. Also new this year is the $10 000 treasure hunt contest: qualified buyers and distributors will have a chance to win $2 500 on Friday and Saturday, and $5 000 on Sunday. Returning to the show is the All-Natural Area, featuring companies with natural or “green” products.