a2 Milk to Launch Pediatric Supplements in China
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company is gearing up to expand beyond infant formula in China with a Q3 2026 launch of four pediatric nutritional supplements under its a2 Zhi Yi brand, aiming at immunity, anti-allergy, gut health and brain-eye benefits in children. The company made the announcement alongside its first-half FY26 financial results, reporting…
China Sets New Dairy Tariffs on EU Imports After Probe
China will impose anti-subsidy duties ranging from 7.4 % to 11.7 % on certain dairy products imported from the European Union, effective 13 February 2026, the country’s Ministry of Commerce announced following the conclusion of an 18-month investigation into alleged subsidies on EU dairy exports. The tariffs, which will remain in force for five years,…
China’s Dairy Pivot: From World’s Top Importer to Emerging Export Challenger
China — once the largest importer of milk powder in the world — is undergoing a deep structural transformation in its dairy sector, reshaping global dairy trade dynamics and challenging long-standing market assumptions. For decades, China’s demand for imported dairy, especially whole milk powder, underpinned global dairy prices and export strategies. But that paradigm is…
China Baby Formula Market Defies Birthrate Slump
Despite China’s birthrate hitting record lows in 2025, the outlook for infant formula suppliers has not collapsed as feared, with market dynamics suggesting resilience and new growth avenues for premium brands and overseas players. Births in China last year fell to their lowest level since at least 1949, prompting a sell-off in shares of companies…
Inside the World’s Giant 230,000 Cow Mega Farm in China
One of the world’s largest concentrated dairy operations — **China Modern Dairy’s mega farm in Anhui Province, China — houses more than 230,000 dairy cows under a single industrial system, making it one of the top two biggest livestock facilities globally by herd size. This facility, often compared with other large production hubs such as…
China Says Its Anti-Subsidy Measures on EU Dairy Are Legitimate
China’s recent countervailing measures on certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU) have been deemed legitimate and lawful by trade experts, amid widening trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels. The measures target products including cheese and cream after a year-long anti-subsidy investigation launched in August 2024. According to the Ministry of Commerce of…
China hits EU dairy industry with tariffs of up to 42.7%
China will impose provisional duties of up to 42.7% on certain dairy products imported from the EU from Tuesday after concluding the first phase of an anti-subsidy investigation widely seen as retaliation for the bloc’s electric vehicle tariffs. The tariffs will range from 21.9% to 42.7% – although most companies will pay about 30% – and…
China struggles with milk glut as demand slows and herds expand
China’s dairy industry is grappling with a massive surplus of milk as production continues to rise while domestic demand weakens. After years of aggressive herd expansion and government-backed self-sufficiency drives, the country is now facing one of its largest oversupply situations in recent memory. According to recent reports, China’s milk output has reached nearly 42…
China Cracks Down on “Fake Experts” Online
China has introduced a sweeping new rule: any social-media influencer discussing major topics like medicine, finance, education or law must now hold a bona-fide qualification — such as a university degree, professional licence or recognised certification. Platforms must verify credentials and display disclaimers; violations can lead to account suspensions and fines up to ¥100,000 (~US…
China’s Dairy Imports Hold Steady Amid Slow Economy
China continues to import significant volumes of butter, cheese, and milk powders despite slowing economic growth and expanding domestic milk production. However, overall import levels remain below their historical highs, says Betty Berning, analyst with the Daily Dairy Report. According to Berning, China’s push toward dairy self-sufficiency—through heavy investments in large-scale farms—has reduced import values…