Asia
Indian insect player secures permit to export to Europe
Arthro Biotech outlines ambitious plans to increase production to 100,000 tons annually by 2030.
Growing demand for vegetarian pet food in India encourages new options
Industry insiders note that pet owners in the South Asian country are increasingly seeking vegetarian options and are willing to pay more for this alternative.
Taiwan’s pet food industry nears $1 billion mark
A new study suggests that this growth is driven by rising pet ownership and increased spending on supplements.
Country report: rising pet ownership diversifies Malaysian market
It is believed that pet services in the Southeast Asian country generated $8.8 million in 2022.
Netherlands sees surge in abandoned pets; other countries follow same trend
The number of pet owners giving up their animals due to financial and time constraints is increasing.
Analysis: a new life for food waste in pet food?
Experimental projects in India, Australia and Germany are turning food scraps, meat waste and fungi into pet food.
Hong Kong government celebrates e-commerce shopping festival
Pet care retailers participated in the event to enhance their penetration into Mainland China, the world’s largest e-commerce market.
Singapore makes cat microchipping compulsory
The initiative mandates licensing, introduces pet-friendly housing and declares pet abandonment an offense.
Pampered pets: The rising demand for luxury
Pet parents’ growing focus on their companion animal’s well-being is creating new opportunities for premium products and services.
M&A: what is the state of play?
Pandemic positivity has been replaced by new priorities for consumers, manufacturers and service providers. What does a pet care company now need to do to attract investors?
A Ukrainian pet food pioneer going global
Discover Kormotech’s remarkable journey, from local start-up to ranking in the world’s top 100 pet food manufacturers.
Greenwashing and the global legal landscape
Everything, everywhere now claims to be ‘green’. The question is what that means in practice and whether that is the true color of a product or service.
Post-pandemic shifts in pet ownership
Worldwide, pet populations have significantly fluctuated since 2021. PETS International takes a look at what’s popular now among the world’s pet parents.
Delving into what pet parents think about sustainability claims
Pet owners in different markets have varying perceptions of sustainability, but how do their attitudes affect their actions? And what are the implications for pet industry players?
The pet industry is meeting in Bangkok
Here’s what you can expect from the 2024 edition of Pet Fair South East Asia.
Supertails targets $60 million in revenue in 2 years
The Indian start-up shares with GlobalPETS its growth strategies within the South Asian country.
Zesty Paws drives H&H Group’s solid performance
The Health & Happiness Group reported a 4.1% revenue increase in the pet care segment for the first half of 2024.
Chinese private-label manufacturer secures funding
Advent International invests in Seek Pet Food to accelerate growth in the country’s booming pet food market.
Indian consumer goods multinational to foray into the pet sector
Mumbai-based Godrej Consumer Products Limited plans to launch a pet food line in 2025.
South Korea: Dog food outpaces infant formula sales
New research illustrates the correlation between rising pet food prices and the decreasing fertility rate in the country.
