Global Pet Food Trends by Region

Your portal to regional pet food news, market trends, processing insights and trade updates with a global perspective to equip pet food professionals to navigate the unique dynamics of the pet sector.

Africa

Maltento’s whole-dried larvae is produced at the company’s state-of-the-art insect breeding facility in Cape Town, South Africa.

South African BSF producer expands into EU, UK pet food markets

Morocco's new code of procedures for importing animal meal now permits its use in dog and cat food, opening opportunities for broader applications of rendered products in other animal feeds.

Morocco sets rules for importing rendered products for pet food

Although a novel pet food protein source, springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) in South Africa also count as a locally sourced ingredient for Montego Pet Nutrition.

Antelopes are novel, mushrooms are functional pet food ingredients

Australia/Pacific

Since its launch in March this year, Riverland Foods has expanded its reach, supplying markets across Australia, South Korea, and its home base in New Zealand.

New Zealand pet food cannery expands into North America

The Mars Wodonga Solar Thermal Plant will provide up to 10 hours of thermal energy storage for cooking pet food.

Mars Wodonga to be Australia’s first large-scale steam-based pet food plant

Pet ownership in the Asia-Pacific region continues to grow, leading to plenty of opportunities for the pet treats market there.

What a treat: Asia-Pacific's US$6 billion pet treats market

Central/Western/Southern Asia

The new facility will have a production capacity of 60,000 tons of dry food and 40,000 tons of wet food annually.

Saudi-based company to build largest pet food factory in Middle East

The India pet food market has experienced substantial growth over the past decade, fueled by increasing pet ownership, urbanization and rising disposable incomes.

India pet food market will double to reach $1.98 billion by 2030

Indian pet food market dominated by dogs; Cats distant 2nd

East Asia

AFB Thailand is the company's first regional headquarters and manufacturing facility in the Asia Pacific region.

AFB International opens Asia Pacific regional hub

The seminar was attended by leading experts and many veterinarians in Vietnam.

AFIA, VSAVA launch Pet Health Month in Vietnam

Two Dogs Kissing Kitchen Table Vegetables

Courses on cooking for pets trending in South Korea