On the opening day of the Global Dairy Congress held in Amsterdam from 18-19th June, the organisers unveiled the winners of the 2025 World Dairy Innovation Awards in which Yili secured four World Dairy Innovation Awards  (for Zhenlao Light Cream from Yijiahao Cheese won the Best Artisan Product, Joyday Crunchy Choco Lava was awarded Best Ice Cream, Yili’s patented multi-enzymatic lactose-to-GOS technology: Boosting Gut Health in Qinghuo Adult Milk Powder claimed the Best Intolerance-Friendly Innovation, and Satine Carbon-Reduced Organic Milk won the Best CSR/Sustainability Initiative) and six commended Awards. Notably, Yili has claimed the World Dairy Innovation Awards for six consecutive years.
Dr. Carolien van Loo, Head of Yili Innovation Centre Europe, attended a roundtable forum on maternal and infant nutrition and breast milk research. Multiple star products from Yili’s top infant formula brand, Pro-Kido, were featured as the Congress’s officially designated products.
At the Industry Leadership Forum, Dr. Ignatius Szeto systematically introduced Yili’s global innovation practices across product innovation, maternal and infant nutrition, advanced dairy processing, and sustainable development.
Said Szeto: “Innovation is the driving force behind the sustainable prosperity of the dairy industry. Remaining consumer-centric, Yili dedicates itself to nutrition and health research across the full life cycle, keeps making core technological breakthroughs, and accelerates the commercialisation of fundamental research outcomes—all of which contribute to the advancement of the global dairy sector.”
The annual World Dairy Innovation Awards were announced at the event. This year, Yili Group secured four awards for its high-quality products and outstanding performance in innovation. Staying true to its philosophy of ‘No Innovation, No Future,’ Yili consistently increases its R&D investment to provide comprehensive nutrition solutions for consumers across the full life cycle. To date, Yili has established 15 innovation centres across Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Moving forward, Yili will continue to align its strategy with consumer needs, drive growth through technological innovation, and foster global partnerships to deliver enhanced health value for consumers worldwide, aiming to enable the sustainable prosperity of the dairy industry. For more visit yili.com/en/
