SEOUL, April 29 (AJU PRESS) – Dongwon F&B has signed an agreement with Konkuk University’s veterinary medicine department for the development of safe and reliable pet food, the Korean food company said Monday.
Under the agreement, the two sides will jointly research and develop food for dogs and cats and work together to ensure safety.
“Amid growing consumer concerns about certain pet foods, establishing this strategic partnership with Konkuk University’s veterinary department is of great importance as they possess expertise and credibility in the pet industry,” Dongwon F&B said in a press release.
Dongwon runs the pet food brand Nutri Plan. The company has exported more than 600 million cans of cat food to Japan over the past 30 years.
Korea’s pet care market will reach $2.45 billion by 2023, marking a 5.6 percent increase from the previous year, according to data released by market analyst firm Euromonitor.
Since March, nearly 60 cats in Korea have died from a mysterious disease, causing concern among pet owners. The outbreak, suspected to be connected to local cat foods, has resulted in more than 150 reported cases. The Korean Veterinary Medical Association is investigating the cases to determine the cause of the disease.
