2025年10月宠物行业专业报告

BEYONDTHE LABEL The rising powerof in-house brands APAC UPDATESThailand, Vietnam, China & more IN WITH THE NEWCultivated meat & insect protein FLEAS & TICKSConsumer research findings DRY & COOK & BAKE SOLUTIONS · New All-in-One technology:Dehydrating, cooking and bakingby forced convection · Acceleration of Innovation:Allows to develop new foodsand treats for pets · Great Versatility:Possibility to dry & cook & bakeany type of product and format · Process Optimization:Continuous system, with superiorperformance and lower energy consumption · Full Connectivity 4.0:Full control of the process INSIDE THIS ISSUE 38 Done deals A deep dive into M&Aactivity so far this yearreveals the trends towatch out for. 15 Taking the temperature Out of the lab,onto the shelves What the pet industry thinksabout doing business with Chinaagainst the backdrop of tariffsand economic uncertainty. A bite of the market As it clears regulatory hurdles,what are the benefits offered– and the challenges posed –by cultivated meat? Specially designed chews are a usefultool for owners concerned about theirpets’ dental health – and represent avaluable segment. Getting comfortable 57 How the market forpet beds and sleepingaccessories is beingtransformed bycustomization and tech. And more: Tracking online consumer behavior in China19The business of pet insurance in Asia30Where next for wet and semi-moist pet food?50Bigging up the bugs: the case for insect protein55Helping manufacturers better prepare for deadlines71US pet expenditure: latest insights74 Eyes towards Asia A couple of months ago, I travelled to Thailand,Vietnam and Cambodia. As soon as you get in ataxi from one of the airports in the region, you’reimmediately struck by the significant presence ofdelivery motorbikes navigating the traffic. promising markets, including Thailand,the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia. We also take a closer look at the performance ofpet supplies on JD.com, China’s largest retailer byrevenue. And, following our China Barometer in 2022,we have once again invited our readership to shareits insights on the region. The results, which are alsofeatured in this issue, show a sustained interest inconducting business with Asian markets. Bangkok, in particular, is a striking example of thisphenomenon: quick commerce is everywhere.And it’s clear that these platforms are increasinglycatering to the growing demand of urban pet ownersin Asia who want convenience at their fingertips,without having to leave their home. Despite the headwinds and ongoing tariff situation,business appetite still seems strong. This hunger for increased convenience in the Asianconsumer market has not gone unnoticed: a growingnumber of pet players and brands are looking tothis continent as the next step in their geographicalexpansion. Wishing you an inspiring read. In this issue, we provide a more in-depth analysisof the pet industry in some of Asia-Pacific’s most David Palacios RubioEditor-in-Chief A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.HENRY FORD, US INDUSTRIALIST“” Editorial team © Copyright 2025, Intermedium Publishers BV.All rights reserved. Managing Director: Philippe VanderhoydonckEditor-in-Chief: David Palacios RubioHead of Operations: Lisa van RoonSenior Editor: Janetta WillisEditors: Lynn Radford, Mandy Wolters-Savage,Elizabeth YouensDesign: Hester de Gier part ofpart of While we, as the publisher, aim for accuracy andcompleteness in the information and statisticspresented, we cannot guarantee that. We cannotbe held liable for any use of this information.The publisher is not responsible for the contentof advertisements or sponsored editorial. Intermedium Publishers BVNewtonstraat 31098GX Amsterdam (NL) +31-33-4225833content@pets.nl globalpetindustry.com Don’t miss out on key updatesin the dynamic pet industry! Subscribe to our newsletter atglobalpetindustry.com,or just scan this QR code for an easy sign-up process. Pet shops in Chilean capital double in 5 years According to real estate consultancy Colliers, in just 5 years,the number of pet shops in Santiago has more than doubled,rising from 530 in 2020 to 1,159 in 2025. Stores are booming, especially in areas with high populationdensity and concentration of young families. Data intelligence company Xbrein has calculated that thenumber of pet shops and related services across Chile hasincreased by 35% over the past 4 years, rising from 2,500 toalmost 3,400 businesses. Nestlé Purina, meanwhile, projectsthat the Chilean pet food industry will grow by 37% over thenext 5 years and has recently increased the capacity of itslogistics network in the country by 60%. Insect protein firms move to secure future After filing for a safeguard plan in September 2024,alternative protein player Ÿnsect has secured €8.6 million($10.1M) in funding through the end of 2025, completedmost of an operational restructuring and is in talks withpossible investors to remain viable. Mean