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Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Yili Launches Pro-Kido Infant Formula in Hong Kong Amid Global Expansion Efforts
HONG KONG, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 20, Yili Group held a product launch in Hong Kong to mark the entry of its infant formula brand, Pro-Kido, into the local market. Data shows Yili remains China's top-selling milk powder brand, with Pro-Kido leading its infant formula portfolio. Now, the company is accelerating global expansion, signaling a new phase in the internationalization of China's dairy industry. At the event, Yili announced a strategic partnership with Mannings, Hong Kong's largest health and beauty retailer. The partnership is part of Yili's efforts to strengthen its presence and outreach in the local market. Zhang Yipeng, Vice President of Yili Group, remarked that "Yili sees Hong Kong as an international gateway and looks forward to working with global partners to seize emerging opportunities and deliver high-quality, nutritious, and delicious products to consumers worldwide." Breast milk research breakthroughs Dr. Ignatius Szeto, Assistant President of Yili Group and Head of Yili Global Maternal and Infant Nutrition Research Center, presented the company's "Four-in-One" comprehensive nutrition strategy and latest findings from its HMOs+ innovation ecosystem. A white paper titled Key Achievements in Breast Milk Research, co-developed with academic experts, was also released. It outlines 13 notable findings, including the first accurate profiling of the amino acid composition of Chinese breast milk and the discovery of the link between HMOs and infant gut microbiota. Professor Paul Moughan, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry New Zealand, said: "My team has worked closely with Yili over the past decade. I have been greatly impressed by the company's thoroughness and strict adherence to science." He acknowledged that Yili's investment in nutrition and health has contributed to the global research landscape in maternal and infant health. Joint global efforts for quality Pro-Kido's new product Aronurish Infant Formula is manufactured at Yili's Modern Intelligence Health Valley in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. According to Yili, this state-of-the-art facility integrates equipment and technologies from over ten countries, leading the industry in scale, innovation and digital intelligence. Yili has built a global supply network with over 2,000 partners, setting benchmarks for quality standards. Barry Cole, Global Director of Application Management for Nutritional Formula at GEA Group, said the two companies have worked together for 25 years to build factories that serve as industry benchmarks, and their partnership has always focused on ensuring product quality through the highest technological standards. Aronurish Infant Formula has undergone over 300 quality and safety tests, with all results meeting international standards, said Wu Zhijun, President of Eurofins Scientific Group (China). Ongoing expansion into global markets Leveraging its sound international industrial network, Yili continues to deliver healthy products and solutions to all consumers. As part of the new partnership, Pro-Kido's Aronurish Infant Formula will be stocked across Mannings outlets in Hong Kong. Margaret Lau, Head of Baby Care, Confectionery and GMS at Mannings HK, noted that Pro-Kido is the first Chinese-manufactured infant formula brand to enter Mannings, and expressed Mannings' willingness to provide a wider range of quality health solutions. As Asia's leading dairy brand, Yili has been accelerating its global reach and business upscaling, transitioning from a follower to a global front-runner. The company recorded RMB 115.78 billion in total revenue in FY2024. This includes RMB 29.675 billion from milk powder and related dairy products, which registered a 7.53% increase year-on-year. While maintaining its leading position in terms of domestic sales of milk powder products, the company also reported a 68% growth in overseas sales of infant formulas.
Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Yili Launches Pro-Kido Infant Formula in Hong Kong Amid Global Expansion Efforts USA - English USA
HONG KONG, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ -- On May 20, Yili Group held a product launch in Hong Kong to mark the entry of its infant formula brand, Pro-Kido, into the local market. Data shows Yili remains China's top-selling milk powder brand, with Pro-Kido leading its infant formula portfolio. Now, the company is accelerating global expansion, signaling a new phase in the internationalization of China's dairy industry. At the event, Yili announced a strategic partnership with Mannings, Hong Kong's largest health and beauty retailer. The partnership is part of Yili's efforts to strengthen its presence and outreach in the local market. Zhang Yipeng, Vice President of Yili Group, remarked that "Yili sees Hong Kong as an international gateway and looks forward to working with global partners to seize emerging opportunities and deliver high-quality, nutritious, and delicious products to consumers worldwide." Breast milk research breakthroughs Dr. Ignatius Szeto, Assistant President of Yili Group and Head of Yili Global Maternal and Infant Nutrition Research Center, presented the company's "Four-in-One" comprehensive nutrition strategy and latest findings from its HMOs+ innovation ecosystem. A white paper titled Key Achievements in Breast Milk Research, co-developed with academic experts, was also released. It outlines 13 notable findings, including the first accurate profiling of the amino acid composition of Chinese breast milk and the discovery of the link between HMOs and infant gut microbiota. Professor Paul Moughan, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry New Zealand, said: "My team has worked closely with Yili over the past decade. I have been greatly impressed by the company's thoroughness and strict adherence to science." He acknowledged that Yili's investment in nutrition and health has contributed to the global research landscape in maternal and infant health. Joint global efforts for quality Pro-Kido's new product Aronurish Infant Formula is manufactured at Yili's Modern Intelligence Health Valley in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. According to Yili, this state-of-the-art facility integrates equipment and technologies from over ten countries, leading the industry in scale, innovation and digital intelligence. Yili has built a global supply network with over 2,000 partners, setting benchmarks for quality standards. Barry Cole, Global Director of Application Management for Nutritional Formula at GEA Group, said the two companies have worked together for 25 years to build factories that serve as industry benchmarks, and their partnership has always focused on ensuring product quality through the highest technological standards. Aronurish Infant Formula has undergone over 300 quality and safety tests, with all results meeting international standards, said Wu Zhijun, President of Eurofins Scientific Group (China). Ongoing expansion into global markets Leveraging its sound international industrial network, Yili continues to deliver healthy products and solutions to all consumers. As part of the new partnership, Pro-Kido's Aronurish Infant Formula will be stocked across Mannings outlets in Hong Kong. Margaret Lau, Head of Baby Care, Confectionery and GMS at Mannings HK, noted that Pro-Kido is the first Chinese-manufactured infant formula brand to enter Mannings, and expressed Mannings' willingness to provide a wider range of quality health solutions. As Asia's leading dairy brand, Yili has been accelerating its global reach and business upscaling, transitioning from a follower to a global front-runner. The company recorded RMB 115.78 billion in total revenue in FY2024. This includes RMB 29.675 billion from milk powder and related dairy products, which registered a 7.53% increase year-on-year. While maintaining its leading position in terms of domestic sales of milk powder products, the company also reported a 68% growth in overseas sales of infant formulas.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Yili Launches Pro-Kido Infant Formula in Hong Kong Amid Global Expansion Efforts
HONG KONG, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 20, Yili Group held a product launch in Hong Kong to mark the entry of its infant formula brand, Pro-Kido, into the local market. Data shows Yili remains China's top-selling milk powder brand, with Pro-Kido leading its infant formula portfolio. Now, the company is accelerating global expansion, signaling a new phase in the internationalization of China's dairy industry. At the event, Yili announced a strategic partnership with Mannings, Hong Kong's largest health and beauty retailer. The partnership is part of Yili's efforts to strengthen its presence and outreach in the local market. Zhang Yipeng, Vice President of Yili Group, remarked that "Yili sees Hong Kong as an international gateway and looks forward to working with global partners to seize emerging opportunities and deliver high-quality, nutritious, and delicious products to consumers worldwide." Breast milk research breakthroughs Dr. Ignatius Szeto, Assistant President of Yili Group and Head of Yili Global Maternal and Infant Nutrition Research Center, presented the company's "Four-in-One" comprehensive nutrition strategy and latest findings from its HMOs+ innovation ecosystem. A white paper titled Key Achievements in Breast Milk Research, co-developed with academic experts, was also released. It outlines 13 notable findings, including the first accurate profiling of the amino acid composition of Chinese breast milk and the discovery of the link between HMOs and infant gut microbiota. Professor Paul Moughan, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry New Zealand, said: "My team has worked closely with Yili over the past decade. I have been greatly impressed by the company's thoroughness and strict adherence to science." He acknowledged that Yili's investment in nutrition and health has contributed to the global research landscape in maternal and infant health. Joint global efforts for quality Pro-Kido's new product Aronurish Infant Formula is manufactured at Yili's Modern Intelligence Health Valley in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. According to Yili, this state-of-the-art facility integrates equipment and technologies from over ten countries, leading the industry in scale, innovation and digital intelligence. Yili has built a global supply network with over 2,000 partners, setting benchmarks for quality standards. Barry Cole, Global Director of Application Management for Nutritional Formula at GEA Group, said the two companies have worked together for 25 years to build factories that serve as industry benchmarks, and their partnership has always focused on ensuring product quality through the highest technological standards. Aronurish Infant Formula has undergone over 300 quality and safety tests, with all results meeting international standards, said Wu Zhijun, President of Eurofins Scientific Group (China). Ongoing expansion into global markets Leveraging its sound international industrial network, Yili continues to deliver healthy products and solutions to all consumers. As part of the new partnership, Pro-Kido's Aronurish Infant Formula will be stocked across Mannings outlets in Hong Kong. Margaret Lau, Head of Baby Care, Confectionery and GMS at Mannings HK, noted that Pro-Kido is the first Chinese-manufactured infant formula brand to enter Mannings, and expressed Mannings' willingness to provide a wider range of quality health solutions. As Asia's leading dairy brand, Yili has been accelerating its global reach and business upscaling, transitioning from a follower to a global front-runner. The company recorded RMB 115.78 billion in total revenue in FY2024. This includes RMB 29.675 billion from milk powder and related dairy products, which registered a 7.53% increase year-on-year. While maintaining its leading position in terms of domestic sales of milk powder products, the company also reported a 68% growth in overseas sales of infant formulas. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Yili Group
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Yili's Breast Milk Innovations Recognized at ESPGHAN 2025
HELSINKI, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From May 14 to 17, 2025, the 57th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) was held in Helsinki, Finland. At the meeting, Yili presented twelve of its latest key findings on breast milk, covering HMOs, lactoferrin, and the optimal balance of dietary fatty acids. Yili also hosted a dedicated seminar during the conference, drawing considerable attention from international delegates. Among the more than 1,500 abstracts submitted to ESPGHAN 2025, a collaborative study by Yili, the team of Dr. Ai Zhao at Tsinghua University, and the National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy in China stood out by receiving one of the highest scores. This was the first study to apply machine learning to uncover the nutritional complexity of breast milk. This study revealed that a targeted combination of DHA, EPA, and DSLNT can precisely modulate the gut microbiota of both mothers and infants, providing a novel theoretical framework for precise nutritional interventions in maternal and infant health. Other groundbreaking discoveries presented by Yili, in collaboration with Tsinghua University, Nanchang University, China Agricultural University, and other institutions, were also a major highlight of the annual meeting. These studies revealed new insights into: how a mother's postpartum emotional state affects infant gut microbiota and early brain development; how a balanced dietary fatty acid profile can enhance lipid metabolism and cognitive function through gut microbiota modulation; and the potential of human milk fat substitutes (HMFS) to regulate gut microbiota, reduce fat accumulation, and support healthy physical development in infants. At the seminar themed "Promoting Healthy Infant Development: Insights from Breast Milk, Gut Microbiota, and Nutritional Research," Dr. Ignatius Szeto, Assistant President of Yili Group, unveiled Yili's latest research findings on HMOs, highlighting their significant role in fostering infant gut health, immune function, nutrient absorption, and cognitive development. During the roundtable forum, Professor Zhang Yumei, tenured professor at the School of Public Health of Peking University, elaborated on the four aspects of breast milk research, emphasizing the synergistic benefits of key components such as HMOs, lactoferrin, and nucleotides in supporting the immune, intestinal, nervous, and metabolic systems of infants. She commended Yili for proposing this comprehensive view of breast milk's health effects, taking the lead in establishing an AI-driven research and development paradigm for maternal and infant nutrition, and opening new frontiers in precision infant nutrition research. From a clinical trial perspective, Professor Marc Benning of Amsterdam University Medical Centre emphasized the importance of incorporating gut health biomarkers as key outcome measures in infant nutrition research. To date, Pro-Kido, Yili's infant formula brand has launched a wide range of specialized nutritional solutions for infants worldwide, including ZhenHu, Aronurish, Seine Mouiller, and UITSTEKEND GEITENMELK. Looking ahead, Yili will rely on its 15 global innovation centers to advance full value chain innovation and international collaboration in key areas of dairy research, aiming to better serve consumers worldwide. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Yili Group
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Travelogue of China 2025' Inner Mongolia Tour Concludes, Highlighting Tech-Driven Growth and Global Cooperation
ULANQAB, China, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The five-day 'Travelogue of China 2025' Inner Mongolia Tour concluded on May 16, highlighting the region's digital innovation, sustainable agriculture, and expanding logistics network. Co-hosted by the China Public Diplomacy Association and Global Times Online, the event welcomed 23 journalists from 19 Asia-Pacific countries. Participants visited prominent sites in Hohhot and Ulanqab, including the Yili Modern Intelligent Health Valley, Inner Mongolia Data Exchange Center, Chahar High-Tech Development Zone, and the Qisumu International Logistics Park. At Yili's health valley and M·Grass, journalists observed how advanced technologies—from pasture cultivation to smart farming and intelligent manufacturing—are driving high-quality growth in animal husbandry. In the region's digital economy landmarks like the Yungu Exploration Port and data centers, reporters saw Inner Mongolia's emergence as a 'cloud valley on the grasslands.' Visits to agricultural innovation hubs such as the Cold-Tolerant Vegetable Academician Workstation, strawberry plant factories, and the Hongfu Modern Agricultural Park showcased Inner Mongolia's pioneering role in digital and modern agriculture. The delegation also explored Wulanhada Volcano Geopark, known as a 'natural volcano museum' with unique, well-preserved lava formations. In 2024, the site drew 4.47 million tourists, generating RMB 3.73 billion in revenue and supporting thousands of local jobs. At Qisumu Logistics Park, an international hub for China-Europe freight trains and agro-product processing, foreign journalists expressed interest in potential rail links to their own countries. 'China's infrastructure and diplomatic approach are not just resilient but visionary,' said Shahrokh Saei, a journalist from the Tehran Times. Isu Tuvshin, a Mongolian journalist from added that China's strategic planning and innovation give it 'a unique global trade advantage.' The 2025 series officially launched on May 12 at the National Dairy Technology Innovation Center in Hohhot, marking the eighth edition of the 'Travelogue of China' program. Company: Global Times OnlineContact Person: Jerri ShiEmail: shijierui@ +86 13699220342City: Beijing, China A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
