New Pingtung Factory Opened to Boost the Production of Domestic Pet Food

In April 2026, Cat in Love opened a new Pingtung Factory to boost pet food production in Pingtung, Taiwan. The factory is present in the Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park. The factory focuses on improving the quality of pet food. The dog and cat population in Taiwan is 3.2 million. The factory offers locally manufactured alternatives to pet owners.

Introduction to New Pingtung Factory

The Pingtung factory's main focus is on boosting the capacity of domestic pet food production. The factory aims to meet high-quality pet food demand. The factory produces pet food using high-quality ingredients. The factory uses locally manufactured feedstocks. Raw materials, such as regional marine products, grains, fresh local proteins, functional ingredients, and agricultural produce, are used for the production of pet food.

The facility is present in the shape of a cat. The factory focuses on boosting supply chains and lowering reliance on imports. The facility safeguards pets' welfare. The population of cats in Taiwan is 1.74 million, and the facility produces feline nutrition. The facility is equipped with automated production and aims to enhance product standards. It uses fully enclosed pneumatic systems and smart control systems. The facility lowers the consumption of energy and ensures hygiene in the product development. The facility manufactures premium pet food and ensures consistency in pet food production.

According to Towards Food and Beverages, the Taiwan pet food market size was valued at USD 1.35 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 1.46 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 2.90 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 7.95% from 2026 to 2035, due to the increasing ownership of pets in metropolitan areas and the huge demand for functional pet food.

The Pingtung factory is equipped with automated technologies like mixing, drying, grinding, coating, and extrusion. The facility meets safety regulations and manufactures nutritious pet food items. The facility addresses the growing demand for pet food. The facility uses advanced packaging and uses green energy. The facility manages the sourcing of ingredients for pet food.

The pet food is experiencing rapid growth in the Taiwan region due to the robustly expanding raw pet food format and surging pet population. Factors such as delaying marriage, the No-Kill policy, increased public awareness of pet adoption, development of online adoption platforms, growing smaller city apartments, pet food premiumization, production of premium-grade pet formulations, and regulations for pet food safety are responsible for the rapid growth of pet food in Taiwan.

The New Pingtung Factory focuses on local economic growth. The factory focuses on enhancing food security and lowering carbon footprint. The factory aims to integrate technologies like AI health tracking, precision feeding, and real-time monitoring. The facility focuses on using organic ingredients and improving local supply. The facility works on the development of high-end pet foods. The new facility incorporates tourism and pet food manufacturing.