Yili H1 financials buoyed by ice cream, milk powder amid profit pressure
Yili has posted resilient H1 results as ice cream and milk powder sales drive growth, cushioning impact from broader dairy sector headwinds
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China’s infant formula sales up for major players in first half of 2025
Several leading infant formula companies have reported growth in their infant formula sales for the first half of this year, with the popularity of premium products and expanding sales in both offline mother-and-baby stores and online channels a common...
What fuels China’s premium IMF market?
From affluent parents to regulatory changes, we look at the factors driving premiumization in China’s infant formula market - and what key players are doing
Feihe’s baby milk giveaway could reshape China’s infant formula landscape
China’s birth rate stimulus measures were set to be a boon for infant formula makers - but one player is an extra step ahead. Here’s what analysts say
‘No silver bullet’: Yili reveals benefits, and limitations, of internal AI platform
Chinese dairy giant Yili believes that artificial intelligence (AI) in product innovation lies in formulation and efficiency improvements, but stresses it is no silver bullet to create good end-product results.
Brand loyalty and R&D innovation key to Yili's 'most valuable dairy brand' status
The Chinese dairy giant was also ranked the second most valuable food brand, with Danone and Mengniu Dairy also in the top 10.
Yili to expand its lactoferrin market influence with New Zealand factory
The Chinese dairy giant says the investment could make the Yili Group one of the world’s largest suppliers of the sought-after dairy bioactive.
China: Artisan ice cream is king but will COVID worries dampen sentiment?
Rising consumer purchasing power will propel the lucrative Chinese ice cream market to growth over the next three years, according to research – even if a surge of COVID-19 cases may keep restaurants and ice cream parlors shut for parts of this winter.
Fast-growing infant formula and milk powder segments drive Yili’s interim results
The Chinese dairy firm’s earnings from infant formula and adult milk powder have climbed by nearly 60%, with cheese and ice cream also in double-digit territory.
China’s Yili invests in ‘largest overseas butter factory’ in New Zealand
Chinese dairy giant Yili Group has opened what it describes as the ‘largest overseas butter factory’ built by a Chinese dairy company.
How Yili became the first RMB100bn dairy company in Asia: ‘Innovative products have maintained continuous growth’
Chinese dairy group Yili is the first dairy company to top annual sales of RMB100 billion in Asia and it has been named the ‘most chosen’ CPG brand in China with a household penetration rate of 92.4%. What’s the secret to its success?
Grasslands dairy funding: Yili and Mengniu back bid to make Inner Mongolia a major hub
The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region local government has allocated specific funding for the development and revitalisation of the dairy industry in the region, aiming to work with local dairy giants Yili and Mengniu to maximise its potential.
How Yili is targeting the ‘low-carbon consumption’ trend: From ‘no ink’ packaging to China’s first carbon neutral yogurt
Earlier this year, Chinese dairy giant Yili set out its ambition for a carbon neutral future. The company is leveraging innovation to build more sustainable production processes and products. Here’s how.
Space: The next frontier for dairy at Yili
A day after China’s Shenzhou 13 crew returned to Earth, dairy company Yili Group announced a collaboration with the China Center for Aerospace Science and Technology International Communications (CCASTIC), an affiliation of China Aerospace Science and...
Interview: Yili’s AMBPOMIAL brand
Dairy Reporter recently had the opportunity to dig a little deeper into one of Yili’s brands, AMBPOMIAL, with Dr Zhanyou Yun, assistant president of Yili. The yogurt brand launched in 2013.
Yili sees best-ever start to year
On March 10, Chinese dairy giant Yili released its operational results for January and February of 2022.
Interview: New Yili Group ice cream production facility in Indonesia
The Chinese dairy giant Yili Group has officially launched the first phase of the Yili Indonesia Dairy Production Base.
Yili raises $1.89bn from shares
Yili Group has released its non-public offering announcement, signifying the finalization of the largest private placement in the consumer sector on China's A-share market.
Yili Group developing ice cream production facility in Indonesia
Chinese dairy giant Yili Group has officially launched the first phase of the Yili Indonesia Dairy Production Base. Upon completion of its second phase, it will become the country's largest ice cream factory with a daily production capacity of 4m ice...
FAIRR publishes fourth Protein Producer Index
New data published by the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index says despite pockets of leadership and innovation the animal agriculture sector is unprepared for the decade of transition on climate change and risks looking “outdated and unattractive.”
Ausnutria Dairy Ingredients launches CBM Goat Power
Ingredient supplier Ausnutria Dairy Ingredients, based in Ommen in The Netherlands, has updated its goat milk ingredients brand CBM as part of a complete overhaul.
Yili sees net profit growth exceed 30%
Yili Group has published its financial results for the first three quarters of 2021.
Yili inks deal to become biggest Ausnutria shareholder
Chinese dairy giant Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. has announced it has taken a stake in goat milk formula company Ausnutria Dairy Co. Ltd. to become its largest shareholder.
Exclusive: Yili talks biodiversity after COP 15 ecological civilization forum
Yili has announced its latest biodiversity protection initiatives, the “Save Endangered Asian Elephants” and “Smart Grasslands” projects.
Dairy deep dive: Yili talks to DR about rankings and plans
Last month saw two annual rankings of dairy companies: The Brand Finance Food & Drink report and the Rabobank Global Dairy Top 20.
Yili sees double-digit revenue growth in H1 FY2021
On August 30, Chinese dairy giant Yili published its FY2021 H1 financial report.
Who has grabbed top spot in Rabobank’s Global Dairy Top 20?
Rabobank has published its eagerly-awaited annual Global Dairy Top 20 report for 2021.
Dairy only sector to protect itself from brand value loss as Yili remains in top spot
The Brand Finance Food & Drink 2021 report is out, and in dairy, Yili recorded 11% brand value growth, widening the gap to second-placed Danone.
Yili partners with StartLife and Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing
Chinese-headquartered dairy company Yili is officially partnering with the agri-foodtech accelerator StartLife in the Netherlands.
Dairy giants join Lamipak to participate in full recycling chain collaboration
Lamipak, a Chinese producer of aseptic beverage cartons, has joined a new collaborative body set up to further promote beverage carton recycling.
Youran Dairy completes Hong Kong listing
China Youran Dairy Group Limited, China's largest integrated upstream dairy player by revenue, debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Friday, June 18, 2021.
Formula and infant food manufacturers urged to implement WHO marketing recommendations
Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) has launched its fourth assessment of the marketing policies and practices of the world’s largest manufacturers of formulas and foods for infants and young children.
Yili Group explains how it drives dairy innovation
Yili Group will attend the 14th Global Dairy Congress and as the only invited enterprise from China’s dairy industry. On June 22, assistant president Dr Zhanyou Yun from Yili Group will deliver a keynote speech of “Driving Innovation and Branding.”
Yili Group issues 2020 annual report and record first quarter results
Yili has released its 2020 annual report. According to the data, the company's total revenue reached RMB 96.886bn ($14.97bn) and net profit attributable to the parent company was RMB 7.078bn ($1.09bn).
Westland to invest in carbon emissions reductions
New Zealand’s Westland Dairy Company Limited said it will use co-investment from the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry (GIDI) Fund to accelerate plans to reduce carbon emissions produced by its Hokitika factory.
Westland bets on butter with $40m Project Goldrush
New Zealand’s Westland Milk Products is embarking on a NZ$40m (US$27.9m) plan to double capacity of its consumer butter manufacturing facility.