JD.com aims to help 100 pet industry brands reach more than 100 million yuan in sales in the Chinese market.

The country has recommitted to purchasing $36.5 billion in food and agricultural products from the United States by the end of 2020.

The brand, now owned by Better Choice Company, plans to capitalize on growing demand for small-breed dog foods and indoor cat foods.

The agency’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has developed new guidelines to streamline United States pet food exports as part of the recent trade deal with China.

The company signed an agreement with Chinese officials this week to invest 100 million Swiss francs in the expansion of several facilities throughout the country.

Companies operating and exporting products to China expect to be impacted by the outbreak, although it is largely unclear how severe the impacts will be yet.

BIOMIN, an affiliate of ERBER Group, aims to study animal nutrition, mycotoxin detoxification and gut performance, with support from the Institute of Animal Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

The first phase of a trade deal between the US and China will include $32 billion in agricultural exports for US farmers and processors through 2021.

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.

Pressure intensifies for a trade deal between the countries.