Market Chatter: Chinese Pet Food Consumers Pick Local Brands Over International Rivals
China's local pet food brands are clawing market share from Western rivals with aggressive marketing and lower prices, Reuters reported Thursday.Chinese-made pet food rose nearly 18% to 1.9 million metric tons in 2025, becoming the fastest growing segment of the animal fed industry, according to the report. Yearly sales jumped six times between 2014 and 2024.Local brands are offering flashy packaging, various flavors and Douyin ads, squeezing international giants such as Canada's Orijen and Nestlé's Purina. General Mills' Blue Buffalo has already exited China, Reuters wrote.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)