Fauna Foods Celebrates 50 Years with Landmark Industry Event at Meadowlands Racetrack

Fauna Foods will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a milestone industry event at the Meadowlands Racetrack, bringing together a record number of manufacturers, reflecting the scale and growth of Fauna’s network, to provide their retail partners a day dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and growth in the pet industry.

Marking five decades of leadership in distribution, this year’s event will feature unprecedented participation from established and emerging brands, underscoring Fauna’s long-standing commitment to connecting independent retailers with best-in-class products and forward-thinking solutions.

Attendees can expect new product innovation, alongside competitive buy-in opportunities, and exclusive cash-back programs. The event is structured to deliver tangible value, helping retailers strengthen margins, discover emerging trends, and build deeper relationships with manufacturers.

Several first-time vendors will also be featured, including Huxley and Kent, Smalls, Finfare Fine Seafood Provisions, St. Rocco’s Treats and Multipet, reflecting both the continued evolution of the pet category and Fauna’s role in introducing innovative, high-growth brands to the independent retail channel.

Held at the Meadowlands Racetrackin in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the event will provide an intimate, high-impact environment where retailers and manufacturers can connect directly, build deeper partnerships, evaluate assortments, and make more strategic purchasing decisions — while also taking advantage of compelling buying opportunities that support both immediate performance and long-term growth.

As Fauna Foods looks ahead to its next chapter, the 50th anniversary event stands as both a celebration of its legacy and a platform for the future of the pet industry.

Fauna Foods is a leading pet product distributor serving independent retailers with a curated portfolio of premium brands. Built on a foundation of relationships, partnership, service, and market expertise, with over 50 years of industry experience, Fauna takes a consultative approach to helping retailers navigate change, identify opportunity, and succeed in a rapidly evolving marketplace, while continuing to introduce innovative brands and maintain a strong commitment to excellence.