East Asia

US top pet food exporter to China's US$22bl market in 2024

While U.S. exporters maintain a lead, the rise of Chinese brands and maturing market segments suggest that success in China will depend on innovation, adaptability and alignment with local trends.

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Global Commerce

Taiwan pet food market grew in 2024 with Thai, US imports

Imports accounted for a significant portion of the Taiwanese pet food market in 2024.

Taiwanese Budaixi puppet theater glove puppets with expressive painted faces of a dog and a cat.

Nestlé to launch new pet food operation in South Korea

As joint venture with Lotte Wellfood ends, company establishes Nestlé Purina PetCare amid market shift.

In April, Nestlé will set up a new pet-food business in South Korea, Nestlé Purina PetCare.

Market Trends and Reports

Mongolia's nascent pet food sector a byproduct of its meat industry

The East Asian country offers future opportunities for growth in pet food.

Mongolia’s pet ownership is small but growing, and there should be plenty of future opportunities in the country’s pet food market.

Pet Food Processing

CPM unveils pet food processing equipment at VIV Asia 2025

CPM introduces a comprehensive lineup of processing solutions for pet food manufacturers.

CPM’s pet food processing equipment line includes twin-screw extruders, advanced dryers, precision coating systems, hammermills and more.

Pet Food Ingredients

Korea updates pet food import guidelines for US manufacturers

New requirements provide a pathway for U.S. pet food products with ruminant ingredients amid evolving safety standards.

With Korea's new import health requirements, there is now a pathway to approve U.S. pet food products containing ruminant ingredients, which had been banned since 2003.

Adventures in Pet Food

5 ways to prepare, plus signs to watch, for tariffs

New or pending U.S. tariffs pose threats to pet food manufacturers and suppliers. Here’s how to watch and prepare for potential market and consumer reactions.

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Pet Food Processing

Hiperbaric opens HPP pilot plant in Shanghai

High-pressure processing (HPP) technology is a non-thermal food preservation technique that uses ultra-high pressure, pure cold water to inactivate harmful pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in packaged foods.

Pictured left to right: Cassie Yu, office clerk; Guangqi Zheng, sales area manager China; and Cloris Lei, HPP Food Applications specialist, at the HPP Incubator Shanghai.

E-nose and AI combined to detect mycotoxins in pet food

To detect mycotoxins in pet foods, researchers experimented with a combination of electronic nose technology and machine learning algorithms.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Singapore pet food brand launches formulas for tropical pets

Majes has unveiled a premium line specifically formulated to address the unique health challenges faced by pets in tropical climates.

Majes offers premium pet products from high-quality dog food, cat food, and supplements tailored for the unique needs of pets in tropical climates.

Cat food company eyes Asian expansion

The company is investing to expand its range with new products and is making efforts to expand its international presence.

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Pet Food Market

US remains top pet food supplier to China

According to the USDA, the U.S. accounted for over 69% of China's market share for pet in the first 10 months of 2024.

According to the USDA, Market trends indicate that Chinese consumers continue to prefer premium U.S. pet food.

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