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Market Trends and Reports

Japan's dog population improves, cats' plateaus

After years of decline, Japan's dog population is creeping back up — but cats, once on the rise, are now losing ground.

In in a 2025 survey, Japan's dog population grew to 6.82 million from 6.796 million in 2024.

Pet Food Palatability

In-demand texturized pet food excites Asia Pacific's ingredients market

Asia 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.

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Philippines' Aboitiz's pet food business to benefit after Diasham purchase

The 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.

Global Commerce

South Korea extends pet food import requirement deadline

The grace period for complying with new import health requirements has been extended by two years.

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AIXIA updates MiawMiaw cat food, launches frozen dog meals

Japanese pet food manufacturer adjusted mineral formulations in its dry cat food line and introduced restaurant-supervised frozen dog meals prepared in domestic facilities.

AIXIA has entered the fast-growing frozen dog food segment with the launch of “Frozen Pet Food for Dogs.'

Korean pet treat brand wins Silicon Valley pitch competition

Eastseabrother's U.S. retail traction and consumer validation win over venture judges at Plug and Play pitch competition.

Eastseabrother CEO Eunyul Kim pitches to Silicon Valley investors at the Plug and Play 'Shark Tank with Silicon Valley Investors' event on July 30, 2025, in Sunnyvale, California, U.S.

Global Commerce

ORGE enters US market with organic chicken dog treats

South Korean premium food brand ORGE is finalizing formal export agreements to bring its dog treats to the U.S.

Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Shark-based pet snacks rising in popularity, include regulated species

DNA barcoding of shark-based pet treats in Thailand identified eight species of shark. Biologists have classified many of those species as near threatened, while also under international trade regulations.

Cats Eats Shark

Pet Fair South East Asia draws record international attendance

Bangkok-based trade show gathered over 11,000 pet industry professionals and 447 exhibitors from 37 countries, underscoring its expanding global reach.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum Asia 2025 draws professionals from 17 countries

The one-day conference in Bangkok concluded on October 29 with sessions covering regional trends, ingredient innovation and processing technologies.

Petfood Forum Asia, co-located with Pet Fair South East Asia 2025, took place October 29 in Bangkok.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum Asia returns to Bangkok for 2025 conference

Co-located with Pet Fair South East Asia, the October 29 event will focus on regional market trends and innovations.

Petfood Forum Asia registration includes five educational presentations, networking breaks, lunch and access to two Pet Fair South East Asia receptions.

Pet Food Company Profiles

Buddy Bites’ goal: Feed all shelter dogs in Asia

A company that launched with a mission in mind continues to grow in the premium pet food space.

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