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Yili Group's Vision for the Global Dairy Sector

The 2026 World Dairy Industry Conference officially kicked off on August 1 in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, with the Yili Group taking center stage to promote innovation and collaboration aimed at developing a sustainable global dairy ecosystem. This event gathered industry leaders, notable academics, and high-ranking officials from the entire dairy value chain worldwide.

Recognition of Hohhot as Dairy Capital

During the opening ceremony, the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) awarded Hohhot the title of "World Dairy Capital." In her keynote address, IUFoST Executive President Pavinee Chinachoti emphasized that this title recognizes Hohhot's ongoing efforts to advance the dairy industry. It also encourages leading companies like Yili to drive forward the global sector of healthy food and to fast-track the construction of a tech-driven and mutually beneficial future.

Emphasizing Shared Value and Harmony

Pan Gang, Chairman and President of Yili Group, delivered an inspiring opening speech titled "Shared Value and Common Harmony: Building a New Global Dairy Ecosystem." He addressed the global challenges that the industry faces such as rapid technological iterations, climate change, supply chain restructuring, and evolving consumer expectations. Pan highlighted that the role of milk extends beyond mere nourishment; it aims for global health initiatives.

Underlining China's response to these global challenges, he invited all stakeholders to come together to pave an innovative path built on shared values and harmonious collaboration. Pan reinforced that true innovation is never isolated; it requires a network of collaboration across the entire dairy ecosystem. He shared Yili's commitment to integrating vertical and horizontal structures within the industry to create a smart, digitized ecosystem that encompasses the entire value chain.

Launching Revolutionary Innovations

A highlight of the ceremony was the official launch of China's Smart Dairy Industry Data Platform (Global) along with a global quality dairy data factory. Additionally, the Chinese Dairy Technology Innovation Center (NTICD) unveiled its ranking of the top ten dairy innovations for 2026. These innovations cover vital topics such as dairy cattle breeding, animal feed reduction technologies, probiotic strains research for maternal milk, large-scale lactoferrin production, intelligent inspection systems, and quality recycling of packaging materials.

These cutting-edge technologies are a testament to Yili's strong commitment to sustainable growth within the global dairy sector.

The collective insights and announcements made during the conference underline the industry’s trajectory towards technological advancements and the vital role of global partnerships in achieving a sustainable future for the dairy sector. Yili Group’s leadership in this space exemplifies how companies can spearhead changes that benefit not only their bottom lines but also society as a whole, fostering health and well-being on a global scale.