Australia/Pacific

Leaft Foods launches alfalfa protein concentrate for pet food

The ingredient maker partners with Meateor Pet Food Ingredients New Zealand for U.S. distribution of the leaf-based protein.

The company's new Alfalfa Protein Concentrate (APC) was developed specifically for pet food applications.

New Zealand Natural Pet Food partners to distribute across the US

John A. Van Den Bosch will carry the company's freeze-dried and air-dried recipes featuring locally sourced New Zealand proteins.

K9 Natural, Feline Natural partner with Pet Valu

New Zealand brands expand Canadian distribution through specialty retailer partnership.

Market Trends and Reports

Report: New Zealand pet ownership holds steady despite barriers

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi households continue to share their homes with companion animals, with cats maintaining their lead as the nation's most popular pet.

A new study shows New Zealand's relationship with its companion animals remains as strong as ever.

Natural Pet Food partners with Aloha for Pacific Northwest distribution

The new partnership enhances retailer access to K9 Natural and Feline Natural products across Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Pet Food Market

Australia's Real Pet Food considers sale

One of country's largest pet food manufacturers has reportedly engaged Citi Australia to explore a potential sale.

Colgate-Palmolive acquires Australia's Prime100

The acquisition provides Hill’s Pet Nutrition with an entry into this country's fast-growing fresh pet food market.

Pet Food Regulations

Proposed law gives push for Australia pet food regulation

More formalized marketing and labeling of pet food will lead to safer products, according to lawmakers.

Australia’s pet population deserves safe, reliable pet food, according to lawmakers.

Pet Food Market

New Zealand pet food cannery expands into North America

New Zealand Riverland Foods has partnered with Canadian pet food brand PetKind to bring premium New Zealand-made pet foods to the North American market.

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.

Pet Food Processing

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

The facility, which produces Pedigree and Whiskas, will deploy a 100% renewable energy solution by 2026 with new solar thermal plant.

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

Australia/Pacific

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

Demand growing in region as pet parents spend on premium products

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

SunRice expands pet food with SavourLife acquisition

Australian company said the acquisition positions it to serve the companion animal market where there is a growing demand for premium products.

SavourLife will be integrated into SunRice's animal feed division CopRice.

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