As the Chinese pet food market continues to grow, so do trade shows and conferences serving it and the rising number of Chinese pet owners. With pet food sales growth in the double digits (19 percent from 2015 to 2016) and production increases soaring as high as 100 percent, the market is booming.
To support and drive that growth, Petfood Forum China, now in its sixth year, and its partner trade show, Pet Fair Asia, celebrating its 20th anniversary, are moving to a brand new and expanded location, the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Petfood Forum China takes place on 23 August, followed by Pet Fair Asia (organized by VNU Exhibitions Asia) on 24-27 August.
Petfood Forum China will feature industry experts presenting the latest research and information on the Chinese pet food market, regulations and innovations in product development, ingredients, processing and safety. In addition, participants in the conference can enjoy networking with fellow pet food professionals from China and other regions of the world, in addition to leading industry suppliers.
Pet Fair Asia will feature eight halls in the new Expo Centre and is targeting 1,000 exhibitors and 100,000 square meters of exhibit space. Pet food companies traditionally represent about 35 percent of the exhibitors, along with industry suppliers of ingredients, equipment and packaging. A new pavilion within Pet Fair Asia for 2017 will showcase New Zealand pet food makers, particularly premium and natural brands, a hot segment of the Chinese market.
