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H.H. Backer Associates, a Chicago-based publisher that also puts on pet industry trade shows, has promoted Amy LaTessa to trade show manager. In her new role, LaTessa will manage all show operations (both pre-show and on-site); plan and supervise attendee marketing campaigns; oversee all exhibit sales; and handle vendor-related negotiations. Before joining H.H. Backer in 2005, LaTessa served as a meeting and exhibit planner with The Society of Actuaries.

Zobo Pet Products of San Francisco reported in March that its pet accessories are now available nationally through online wholesaler Wholesalepet.com. Zobo is offering Wholesalepet.com customers free shipping on their first order.

Dr. Rose’s Remedies, a Chadds Ford, Pa.-based producer of all-natural skin treatment salve and spray for pets, has signed an exclusive international export agreement with Romac Export Management Corp. Romac, based in Los Angeles, will assume responsibility for all aspects
of sales, marketing and distribution for the entire catalog of Dr. Rose’s Remedies products in all territories outside of the U.S.