The continuing trend in Asia towards pet humanisation, where pets are adored and regarded as companions, friends and members of the family, is driving interest in foods that can help to prevent lifestyle illnesses and diseases.
South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced last week plans to expand its pet food safety monitoring procedures to address the growing
The Chinese company China Pet Foods (owner of multiple brands and factories, including Wanpy) has acquired 70% of New Zealand’s largest OEM canned food factory
Lily’s Kitchen is now available to pet owners across China thanks to a major distribution agreement with specialist Penefit International. Already the UK’s fastest-growing pet
2020 was a record year for La Normandise. The French leader in small-packaged dog and cat food will expand production capabilities.
Pet food advocacy groups in the US commended the signing of a trade agreement with China on Jan. 15. China will be expected to import $200 billion of goods and services from the US in 2021.
Health & Happiness Group International Holdings (H&H Group) acquired St. Louis, Missouri, USA-based Solid Gold Health Products For Pets, or Solid Gold Pet, for US$163 million, reported Mergers and Acquisitions. This represents H&H Group’s first foray into the dog, cat and other pet food industry.
International plant-based dog food company partners with Dream Pet Foods to introduce vegan kibble. V-planet, a leading international vegan dog food company, announces that its 100%
Yantai China Pet Foods (Wanpy) reports an operating income of 988 million yuan (US$145M) for the 1st semester, a year-on-year increase of 25.58%, with a net profit of 46.1162 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 186.31%.
At least two European start-ups are venturing into Asia, and a Singapore-headquartered firm is looking to launch Southeast Asia’s first insect-based dog food brand in
China’s pet care market continues to expand rapidly. Since 2012, the growth in terms of volume, network size and products available in the country has been accelerating year after year.
But professionals from all over the world who have works with China know that entering this large and promising market is an adventure fraught with pitfalls.
If you want to be successful in chinese pet market, it is recommended to develop a good understanding of its characteristic and keep control over your brand image, no matter if you plan to rely on a general agent or work with multiples partners.
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