China’s feed sector is turning to cheaper grain substitutes as hog losses reshape corn demand.
The plant will have a 150,000-tonne annual capacity.
VIV Select China 2026 will feature more than 500 exhibitors across 50,000 square metres, showcasing solutions for poultry, waterfowl, swine and other livestock sectors.
The distinction makes Royal Canin’s Shanghai plant the first Mars facility and first pet food plant worldwide to receive the recognition.
The initiative, developed with guidance from the Pet Sustainability Coalition, will debut at Pet Fair Asia 2026 in Shanghai this August.
China’s soybean meal market continues to decline, with prices in several regions falling to US$408, below the previous yearly low.
Fertiliser prices could spike by as much as 90% if the conflict persists long-term.
Only 27 companies are currently listed in the Chinese supplier register, while 39 are still awaiting approval.
Multi-mycotoxin contamination continues to pose a major challenge for global feed production, according to the 2025 Global Mycotoxin Report
The dual announcements highlight BioMar’s commitment to combining capacity expansion with innovation in functional nutrition.