East Asia: Page 7

Lowest, highest pet ownership rates in Asia; Japan bottom

Some of the highest rates of pet ownership were in Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand. Some Asian nations, including some of the world’s largest economies, had lower pet ownership rates than their neighbors.

(Harvepino | iStockphoto.com)

Pet Food Market

New Nestlé Thailand cat food factory begins operations

The new ultra-modern cat food factory will allow Purina to carry out its friendly and sustainable environmental goals using latest automation tools to decarbonize its operations and save on energy.

South Korea moves to outlaw dog meat consumption

New President-elect of South Korea plans to improve countries standing animal rights protection.

Christopher Lancaster l Flickr

Singapore pet store accepts cryptocurrency

As cryptocurrencies become more popular worldwide, many businesses in Singapore are embracing them as a payment method.

Tim Wall | WATT Global Media

Pet Food Market

Hong Kong startup upcycles “ugly foods” as pet food

Learn about FurryGreen’s mission to use “ugly food” in pet food to help build a more sustainable food chain.

(Photo by Jimmy Chan)

South Korea to grant animals legal status

Learn about how South Korea is changing the way it treats animals in response to growing pro-animal sentiment.

(Karakoram | Dreamstime)

Pet Food Press Releases

Lallemand Animal Nutrition opens new office in South Korea

Lallemand Animal Nutrition announces pening of its new office in Seoul, South Korea.

Wet dog food sold in Hong Kong fails to meet guidelines

Learn about a recent analysis of wet pet foods in Hong Kong and how they stacked up against international nutritional requirements for pet food.

Tara Winstead | Pexels.com

Pet Food Market

Global pet food market highlight: South Korea

Learn about the growth in pet ownership and humanization in the South Korea pet market over the last several years.

South Korea’s commercial pet food growth has seen an unconventional boost from those determined to take care of the country’s significant street cat population.

Economy, domestic pet food has room to grow in South Korea

Changing attitudes about dogs and cats have created an opportunity for economy-priced pet foods in South Korea, especially for domestic brands.

(Karakoram | Dreamstime)

Pet Food Market

South Korean pet food brand exports, domestic sales grow

As South Korea’s pet food market expanded, it fueled growth of domestic producers to the point where export too have increased dramatically.

Pet Food Market

South Korea eyes stricter online pet food sales monitoring

Learn about South Korea’s plans for stricter pet food quality monitoring, particularly of online products, in the wake of growing pet ownership.

Foter | derekGavey

Page 7 of 11