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Pet Food Market

Pet food production gains momentum in Kazakhstan despite challenges

KazPetFood plans to build Central Asia's first large-capacity pet food factory in Kazakhstan by 2026, marking a major shift in the region's pet food industry, which has historically relied on imports and lacked local large-scale production.

The past few years have been pivotal for Kazakhstan's pet food market.

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Indian insect biomanufacturer secures certifications

Loopworm has acheived the ISO 22000, GMP+ and HACCP certifications for LoopFactory, which produces insect-derived protein for pet foods and animal feed.

Based in Bangalore, India, Loopworm transforms farmed insects into sustainable protein for pet food and animal feed.

Online monitoring reveals illegal pet food trade in Russia

A Russian agency noted deliveries of certain pet food products to Russia lacked necessary veterinary documents, making it difficult to track their origin and safety.

Red Pet Food Label Andrea Gantz

Pet Food Market

Growel Group enters pet food market with Carniwel launch

The Indian seafood processor and aquaculture feed producer now offers a range of vegetarian options and superfood-enriched products tailored to pet needs.

Ukrainian pet food producer Kormotech enters South Korean market

The company becomes the first from Ukraine to export pet food to South Korea.

In South Korea, 67% of pet food sales occur through online channels.

Indian aquafeed processor diversifies into pet food

Growel Group expands to pet treats with Fullr and DatGud brands.

Growel Group, a leading aquaculture player based in India, enters the pet industry with Fullr and DatGud dog treat brands.

Pet Food Market

Russia cracks down on counterfeit pet food market

The country is imposing mandatory labeling of pet food and veterinary drugs beginning September 1; pet food producers/retailers brace for increased costs.

Beginning October 1, all dry pet food on the shelves in Russia need to carry labels, ensuring complete supply chain traceability.

Pet Fair Asia 2024 to be held in Shanghai in August

Event will feature 2,500-plus exhibitors showcasing groundbreaking products for the pet industry in 300,000 square meters of exhibit space.

Indian agritech start-up uses silkworms to create sustainable feed protein

Loopworm offers several sustainable insect protein products designed for animal and pet nutrition.

Loopworm uses silkworms to produce high-quality ingredients and supplements for the pet food and animal feed industries.

Adventures in Pet Food

Interzoo report: Global pet food industry is strong, growing

Pet food data shared during the largest international pet trade show highlighted ongoing strength and growth in many countries and regions around the world.

Interzoo 2024 Entrance

Study identifies food budget for pets in Asia and Oceania

The survey based the cost of yearly dog food consumption on the price of the cheapest dry dog food from local supermarkets.

Dog Eating Out Of Hand

Vietnam's pet industry anticipates increased US investments

This comes after the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service announced $170,000 in federal funding to increase U.S. companies' access in Vietnam.

Pfi pet Food Spending Money

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