PETS International Magazine October 2026
In this issue, you’ll discover:
TRENDS & ANALYSIS
- Packaging & machinery
- The pet market in China, Indonesia and India
- Interviews with Asian pet retailers Zigly Pet Care and Favor Pets
PET FOOD & CARE
- Alternative proteins
- Dental care
- Beds & crates
- Private label
Articles in this issue
APAC: one region, multiple playbooks
Pet owners in Thailand, South Korea and Japan are adopting technology and services at very different rates, suggesting localized attitudes toward convenience, privacy and care routines.
China opens gateway for foreign pet food brands
New rules allow international manufacturers to test demand with less red tape, but long-term success will require broader distribution strategies.
Thinking outside the box
Furniture-style designs, multifunctionality and technology are reshaping the market, but manufacturers need to balance innovation with safety and practicality.
From niche to necessity: EU turns focus onto insect protein
Political recognition and circular-feed initiatives are strengthening the case for alternative proteins, but regulatory bottlenecks still stand in the way of scale.
Sponsored by Pet's Up
Sponsored by Pet's Up
How Pet’s Up built Chewllagen into its flagship chew
The manufacturer and distributor has turned South American cattle hide into a fully digestible alternative to traditional chews.
Europe’s new rules change the packaging equation
The PPWR is transforming compliance into a broader business challenge that involves data, suppliers, governance and costs.
India: Brisk growth in a pet care hotspot
The industry is a hive of activity as analysts report increases in cat and dog households, plus a steadily rising demand for quality products and services.
Amazon pulse: the pet dental care boom
Keeping a pet’s teeth healthy has not always been top of the list for owners. But new formats and greater awareness are changing all that.
Circling back: rethinking pet food packaging
As Europe enforces stricter recyclability and recycled-content requirements, the industry needs to balance cradle-to-cradle principles with safety, shelf life and operational demands.
What’s holding back cultivated meat?
Early products have certainly generated interest, but supply constraints, regulatory hurdles and the cost of scaling are delaying wider commercial adoption.
Powering up for the future
Pet food manufacturers are investing in long-term energy strategies as they pursue price stability and reliable renewables.
Indonesia: Pet food players raise their ambitions both at home and abroad
Local manufacturers are not only intensifying their domestic efforts, further fragmenting the market, but are also looking further afield.
Interview with founder and Chairman of Favor Pets
The Chinese pet retailer is using digital customer acquisition to drive traffic to physical stores, as services now account for much of its business.
The repositioning of private label pet food
Slower growth and a wider gap between economy and premium segments are changing how retailers are formulating and marketing their own brands.
Sponsored by CETEC
Sponsored by CETEC
Slim your bag now
CETEC’s SlimBagger meets PPWR and SB 54 requirements by cutting bag headspace, not performance.
The shifting sands of insect protein research
A decade of studies has broadened the scientific assessment of insect inclusion in pet food from protein quality and digestibility to safety, palatability and potential health benefits.
Sponsored by Zoomark
Sponsored by Zoomark
Three good reasons to exhibit at Zoomark 2027
Zoomark 2027 is over 70% booked and already courting buyers worldwide.
China: Pets in a powerhouse economy
With the Chinese pet market showing healthy numbers, the government is investing in the sector as one that offers valuable growth opportunities.
Sponsored by DANA Technology
Sponsored by DANA Technology
DANA counter-flow tunnel cuts energy use by up to 30%
Why throw away cooling heat when the next chunks could use it?
Alternative proteins target use in premium pet nutrition
Insect and cultivated meat producers are expanding capacity and testing retail demand, but high costs and uneven consumer uptake continue to present challenges.
Pet food machinery for smarter production
Automation and AI are driving efficiency as producers seek to reduce emissions and labor costs alongside managing a wider range of product formats.
Interview with CEO of Zigly Pet Care
The Indian retailer is expanding beyond products as services reach 65% of revenues and it scales up health and veterinary offerings.
Sponsored by B&B Verpackungstechnik
Sponsored by B&B Verpackungstechnik
From film to pallet: the machines behind every bag of pet food
Over 5,000 machines delivered, B&B still tailors each one to the customer’s requirements.
