China’s dairy science reshapes global nutrition & innovation
hina’s dairy industry is undergoing a profound transformation, moving from traditional smallholder setups to a highly modernized, technology-driven sector that is now shaping global dairy science. In 2024, the country produced 41 million tonnes of milk, with nearly 72% coming from around 700 medium-to-large enterprises, a sharp contrast to its fragmented structure just two decades…
China Extends Dairy Probe Amid EU Trade Tensions
China has extended its anti-subsidy investigation into European Union (EU) dairy products—including milk, cream, and cheese—by six months, pushing the deadline to February 2026. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing cited the “complex nature” of the case as the reason for the extension. This investigation is widely seen as part of a broader tit-for-tat trade…
China Set to Boost Whole Milk Powder Imports
According to the USDA and industry projections, China is expected to significantly increase imports of whole milk powder (WMP) in 2025 as domestic consumption strengthens. Rising urban incomes, continued protein-focused dietary shifts, and the recovery of foodservice demand are driving renewed appetite for WMP despite China’s large domestic dairy base . This demand uptick is…
From Delhi risks to a domestic dairy bust
It’s increasingly clear that China’s corporate giants and its vast consumer base are navigating a period of profound recalibration. This dual challenge is vividly illustrated by two diverging trends: the complex dance of Chinese companies in India, driven by fraught geopolitics; and the unmistakable maturation of China’s domestic consumer market, where the once-booming dairy sector…
China’s Baby Boom Fuels Dairy & Biotech Growth
China’s birth rate subsidies, once dismissed as a stopgap measure, are now catalyzing a seismic shift in global markets. With infant formula consumption surging and policy tailwinds driving demand for premium ingredients like human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), strategic investors are eyeing two sectors: European biotech firms with HMO production patents and undervalued Chinese dairy stocks…
China’s Appetite for Dairy Imports Continues to Cool
Demand for dairy has been falling in China for some time as the country tries to meet more of its demand internally, but a push to become self-sufficient is only part of the story, according to Betty Berning, analyst with the Daily Dairy Report. “Ongoing economic headwinds, including those related to real estate and weak consumer…
China’s Dairy Rise Praised, IDF Backs EU Collaboration
At the 2025 Global Dairy Congress held in Amsterdam, China’s Yili Group reinforced its position as a global dairy powerhouse by winning major awards across multiple categories. Securing top honors in Intolerance‑Friendly Innovation, Ice Cream, Artisan Dairy, and CSR/Sustainability, Yili stood out among 177 entries spanning 20 award categories—marking its sixth consecutive year of major…
Navigating China’s Oversupply: Growth Strategies in Dairy
After nearly 30 years of dynamic development, China’s dairy sector has emerged as the world’s second-largest. According to NielsenIQ, however, this juggernaut now faces a critical juncture: production has surged while per‑capita consumption lags behind. Between 2018 and 2024, raw milk output jumped 31.6%, while productivity per cow improved 11.7%. Yet in the same period, per‑capita…
Trendy products driving dairy purchases in China
Chinese consumers are no longer satisfied with simply drinking more milk, and they are focusing on better quality dairy items. The popularity of trendy dairy products such as milk tea and yogurt ice cream has contributed to the overall growth of dairy product consumption, according to a new report. Chinese consumers have changed from passive…
China’s Milk Output Falls Amid Shifting Consumer Tastes
China’s dairy industry is experiencing its first production decline in five years, with liquid milk output dropping 2.8% to 27.4 million tons in 2024. Total dairy product output also fell by 1.9% to 29.6 million tons, marking a significant shift from the previous years’ growth trends. This downturn is attributed to evolving consumer preferences and…