Yili Clinches Four World Dairy Innovation Awards for Sixth Consecutive Year, Solidifying Global Leadership in the Dairy Industry

On June 18 (local time in the Netherlands), the highly anticipated 2025 World Dairy Innovation Awards were announced at the 18th Global Dairy Congress. Yili Group showcased exceptional innovation capabilities, securing four World Dairy Innovation Awards, including Best Ice Cream, Best Artisanal Dairy Product, Best Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability Initiative, and Best Dairy Product for Intolerant Consumers. In addition, Yili received six commendations. Its award-winning products span various categories, including liquid milk, ice cream, milk powder, and cream. With these awards, Yili ranked first globally in terms of total number of accolades in the dairy industry. Notably, this marks the sixth consecutive year that Yili has won the World Dairy Innovation Awards.

Yili Group Wins Four World Dairy Innovation Awards

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The World Dairy Innovation Awards, organized by the international food industry media group FoodBev Media, are globally regarded as one of the most prestigious innovation prizes in the global dairy sector. This year’s competition was particularly intense, with 177 products/projects nominated across 20 categories, and Yili ultimately stood out.

Dr. Situ Wenyou, Assistant to the President of Yili Group and Executive Director of the Nutrition and Health Research Center at the National Dairy Technology Innovation Center, and Dr. Carolien van Loo, Head of Yili Europe Innovation Center, attended the award ceremony.