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Company secures patent for pet obesity probiotics

The registered patent was for a strain of intestinal microbial bacterium derived from the feces of breastfeeding infants.

Brand Insights

Simplify Pet Food Labeling: Strategies for Navigating Global Regulations

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Learn how regulatory complexity is impacting the pet food industry and how brands will meet the challenge using the right digital tools

Simplify Pet Food Labeling: Strategies for Navigating Global Regulations

Japanese team to research pet periodontal disease

The joint research will collect data on oral bacteria in pets and study the use of matching transformation systems to develop preventive and therapeutic methods to fight periodontal disease.

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Market Trends and Reports

Thailand pet food market update

Market growth and sustainability are trending positively for this Southeast Asian country.

Thailand’s pet food opportunities continue to grow as the Asia-Pacific region carves out a space in the global pet food market.

Cat dies after eating avian influenza contaminated food

Although cats can contract highly pathogenic avian influenza, epidemiologists believe cats are not a significant vector for the disease.

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Purina PetCare contributed most to Nestle H1 2023

The company reported strong momentum for wet and dry pet foods. Purina ONE, Purina Pro Plan and Friskies all recorded double-digit growth.

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Chinese imports of US pet food hit US$672 mil in 2022

China was the world’s fastest-growing importer of pet foods during the past ten years.

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Taiwan pet food manufacturer receives SQF certification

Wel-Pet Bio-Tech Corporation is the first pet food manufacturer in Taiwan to receive the Level 3 Diamond Safe Quality Food certification.

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Pet Food Insights

China presents trade opportunities for US pet food manufacturers

Learn about export opportunities for the U.S. pet food market, with a particular focus on China.

The lifting of trade restrictions and pet growth in China make it a significant opportunity for U.S. pet food exports.

Ingredients Usage Analysis

DNA barcoding finds pet food mislabeling in South Korea

A new case study highlights the importance of pet food authentication to protect pets and their owners.

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Pakistani cat food manufacturer faces ingredient shortages

For Nourvet and other pet food manufacturers, importing ingredients into Pakistan is difficult due to governmental restrictions, plus the rupee’s devaluation.

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Government ban wipes out CBD pet products in Hong Kong

Most businesses that offered CBD pet products have disposed of their remaining stock, shut down operations or plan to relocate.

CBD is a swiftly growing segment in the pet space and is only expected to continue its upward trajectory, according to data. | (Valentin Casarsa | iStock.com)

Instant ramen for dogs reaches other Asian markets

The instant noodle for dogs was a success in South Korea when it launched in 2020.

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