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Halo pet food growing in key Asian markets

Better Choice expanding distribution in key Asian markets

03.11.2021

By Jordan Tyler

The company has signed minimum purchase agreements with distributors in the region totaling $25.6 million through 2022.

US exports to Japan make up 16.4% of the country's total pet food market

Japan’s booming pet market is an opportunity for US exporters

02.18.2021

By Jordan Tyler

According to a recent USDA report, the pet population in Japan currently exceeds the country’s population of children under the age of 15.

Gregg Doud and Gina Tumbarello provide US trade policy updates, insights

Doud deemed recent US agriculture exports ‘extraordinary’

02.01.2021

By Jennifer Semple

The former Chief Agricultural Negotiator expects the final tally of 2020 US ag exports to China, including pet food, will be record breaking.

V-planet vegan dog food now available in Japan, South Korea

Vegan dog food brand expands in Japan, South Korea

11.13.2020

By Jordan Tyler

V-planet has partnered with a distributor in each country to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Treatibles expands distribution to Japan

Treatibles hemp pet products enter Japanese market

07.20.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The company has expanded distribution through Takakura New Industries, Inc., with plans to add its products to more than 1,000 stores throughout the country.

Japan and Canada become the first international markets for Portland Pet Food

Portland Pet Food adds Canada, Japan to distribution network

07.09.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The natural pet food and treat company has partnered with KK ASK Planning International in Tokyo and Anipet Animal Supplies in Canada.

US solidifies trade deals with Japan, EU and soon, China

Trade deals effective at start of 2020, more to come

01.03.2020

By Pet Food Processing Staff

The recently signed trade deals with Japan and the European Union went into effect on Jan. 1, Trump expects to sign phase one of a deal with China soon.

US, Japan finalize trade deal to support agriculture markets

12.06.2019

By Holly Demaree-Saddler and Jordan Tyler

The deal, previously announced in September, includes Japan eliminating or reducing tariffs on US food and agricultural products.

Chief Agriculture Negotiator from USTR speaks at 2019 Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference

Trade update on ag industry details stalemate with China, success with Japan

10.21.2019

By Jordan Tyler

Greg Doud discussed the status of ongoing US trade talks with China, the effects of African Swine Fever in Asia, a new deal with Japan and other trade topics.