Australia/Pacific

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.

Brand Insights

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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.

Insect-based Cat and Dog Food

Real Pet Food launches Australia's first pet food with BSF protein

Real Pet Food Co. said it has taken a significant step toward sustainable pet nutrition with its Billy + Margot Insect Single Protein + Superfoods product.

Real Pet Food Co. has obtained Australia's first permit to import Black Soldier Fly meal.

Kelly & Co's recognized for freeze-dried technology

Company's freeze-dried pet nutrition wins Silver for Innovation at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

Kelly & Co's innovation in pet nutrition wins silver at 11th Annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

New Zealand Riverland Foods opens $21 million plant in Christchurch

Riverland's state-of-the-art facility will specialize in co-manufacturing wet diets and produce up to 30 million cans of pet food annually.

Riverland Foods Factory

3 global pet food brands invest in facility expansions

A French manufacturer increases capacity, a Polish producer plans a new plant, and an Australian subscription service expands its presence.

Petmex has permission to open a new factory in Polanka, Poland.

Global Pet Food Trends by Region

6 ways urbanization influences global pet food industry

Although regional differences exist, six effects of human urbanization influence pet ownership worldwide.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

More sustainable pet food protein options in Asia Pacific

2023’s growth in available pet food proteins for consumers underscore increasing demand.

Pet owners in the Asia Pacific region are seeing more sustainable pet food options on their shelves, as consumer trends shift globally to more thoughtful consumerism

Hard times prompt sale of game meat as pet food

The result is gibier, a trendy addition to Japan's pet food scene.

Kibble Meat Side By Side

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