[Japan] Pet food packaging takes centerstage in Tokyo design show
Three innovative pet food packages that are straightforward, environmental and playful were named winners of the most recent packaging designs for students in Tokyo.
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[Malaysia] Black soldier fly for food protein
A start-up company and an already established biotech firm that are both engaged in insect protein production in Malaysia are eyeing the pet food sector as potential
Soy-based dog food for China market
Doggyman Hayashi Co. Ltd., a major pet food manufacturer from Osaka, Japan, has developed a new, semi-wet, soybean-based dog food for its local and Chinese markets.
US poultry producers regain market access
China is reopening its import market to US poultry and poultry products following a hiatus in such importation lasting several years. Robert Lighthizer, US trade
Thailand seafood company to produce pet food in China
Thaiya Corporation aims to enter the dry pet food market. Thaiya Corporation (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. has announced its purchase of 51% of the Shangdong Thaiya
Kemin Industries opens R&D facility in Zhuhai
Kemin Industries has opened an innovation and technology centre at its regional headquarters in Zhuhai, China. It was inaugurated during a ceremony on 1 November 2019, which was followed by a conference with key industry leaders and customers.
Legend Capital, Industrial Bank invest $70m in Chinese pet food producer Gambol
Chinese pet food producer Gambol Pet Group has secured 500 million yuan ($70.58 million) in a Series B round of financing from Legend Capital, the
Takeaways for pet food players
An overview of the most significant Chinese pet food market trends observed in Shanghai during Pet Fair Asia 2019. Once again, the exhibition shows to the world the huge potential of China’s pet care market, which continues forming its own style, lead by 3 main global trends.
Nestle Plans to Invest More on Pet Care in China
Nestle Purina’s senior executives said that they would continue to expand their pet care business in China in the future and carry out customized research and development for the Chinese market while introducing more cutting-edge scientific and technological products.
The war on price control has begun
On June 19th, the New Zealand premium pet food brand Ziwi has announced on its official wechat account a series of measures to fight disruption of its pricing structure. It is interesting to note this public approach to the problem is not common in China, where parties traditionally try to avoid embarrassment (loss of face).
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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