East Asia

South Korean pet food imports drop in 2023, despite sales growth

In 2022, the market size for dog and cat food reached KRW 1.69 trillion (US$1,308 million), representing a 71% increase from 2017's KRW 988 billion (US$874 million).

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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.

Notti Pet Food secures seed money for expansion, product launches

The company plans to use the capital to launch new product lines into the Philippines and Singapore markets.

(Left to right) Ke Yee Yap, founder of Notti Pet Food, Amanda Cham, associate director, 500 Global, Joel Neoh, partner, First Move and Audra Pakalnyte, partner, First Move.

Mars begins production at pet food plant in Tianjin, China

The CN¥ 1 billion (US$138 million) facility is designed to produce 250,000 tons/year when fully operational.

Mars' Tianjin pet food factory is dedicated to the research, development and production of dry food, wet food and treats.

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.

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.

DNA barcoding reveals pet food mislabeling in Taiwan

Of the 138 canned cat food products, 40 were mislabeled.

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South Korea grapples rising cat deaths possibly due to food

A worrisome number of cats from South Korea recently died after suddenly developing some kind of neuromuscular illness.

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Thai Union Group pet food sales rose 13.2% in Q1 2024

Thailand ranks as the world's third-largest producer and exporter of pet food. Thailand is the top pet food exporter in Asia.

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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.

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Myanmar pet food market sinks further as civil war continues

Cats, dogs and practically all kinds of animals in Myanmar are in for another tough year as the country’s civil war enters its third year.

Myanmar’s pet food market has been beset by instability and violence as the country continues in a state of civil war.

Legal wins boost pet ownership in Singapore, South Korea

This comes after ending decades old practices that led to unfair and cruel treatment of these animals.

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