Alma Buelva Alma Buelva is a journalist from the Philippines. When she's not writing about business and technology, she devotes her time to taking care of animals and writing about them, too.From the AuthorGlobal CommerceAsia's drug smugglers exploiting pet food as their Trojan HorsePet food seen as an innocuous vehicle for those looking to transport drugs over bordersEast AsiaHealth-centric products to drive Asia-Pacific's pet diet market this yearRegional demand for therapeutic and human-grade pet food is fueling a projected jump from $4.64 billion in 2026 to $6.37 billion by 2031, according to Mordor Intelligence.East AsiaVietnam opens first high-end dedicated pet food factoryPet Like and China's Famsun complete a fully integrated manufacturing facility designed to meet international hygiene and production standards.East AsiaA seller's guide to how Asians shop for pet foodResearch from South Korea, Japan and the Philippines reveals how human-pet bonds shape spending habits — and what pet food brands can do about it.East AsiaExperts cite areas for improvement in Philippine pet food sceneIndustry professionals and academics at a Manila forum say manufacturing upgrades, worker training and pet owner education are key to advancing the country's pet food sector.Market Trends and ReportsPet owners in South Korea brace for higher "petflation" this yearSouth Korea's pet owners face rising costs across food, care and veterinary services as petflation outpaces earlier industry benchmarks.Market Trends and ReportsJapan's dog population improves, cats' plateausAfter years of decline, Japan's dog population is creeping back up — but cats, once on the rise, are now losing ground.Pet Food PalatabilityIn-demand texturized pet food excites Asia Pacific's ingredients marketAsia Pacific's pet food texture ingredients market is forecast to nearly double by 2030, driven by premiumization trends and growing consumer demand for sensory-rich pet food experiences.East AsiaPhilippines' Aboitiz's pet food business to benefit after Diasham purchaseThe January purchase of Singaporean firm Diasham Resources Pte. Ltd. by Philippine-based Aboitiz Foods is expected to boost the latter's pet food business on different levels.Market Trends and ReportsTailwinds push India's pet food market to sustained growthIndia’s sustainable pet food evolution comes from expanded pet ownership, stronger domestic and international options, and the potential brought on by a population with more expendable income.Global CommerceChina's pet food imports challenged by tariffs, local brandsChina’s pet food industry is adapting to current events and proving nimble.Global CommerceHow cats stole Indonesia's pet food marketCats are the dominant pet in Indonesia, leading to success for the country’s cat food segment.Page 1 of 15Next Page
