The first major honor, the “Dairy Innovation Award,” was granted to Yili for its Ambrosial Room Temperature Yoghurt (Creamy Plain Flavor), specifically acknowledging its innovative production technology. The award recognizes the company’s patented formulation and processing methods that successfully preserve the freshness and flavor profiles usually associated with refrigerated yogurt, allowing for shelf-stable distribution. This breakthrough in liquid milk and yogurt technology is a vital development for manufacturers looking to expand market reach, particularly in regions with complex or challenging cold chain logistics.

The second award, the “Dairy Research and Development Award,” was a direct affirmation of Yili’s long-term corporate strategy. This honor celebrates the company’s substantial and sustained investment in its fundamental R&D platform and its efforts to commercialize those innovations effectively. For investors and analysts, this award signals that Yili is focused not just on immediate product success, but on creating a pipeline of future technological advantages that will ensure the company’s sustained growth and competitive edge in the global dairy sector.

Yili’s commitment to research is supported by a robust network of R&D facilities spread across key international dairy hubs. The group maintains innovation centers in locations including the Netherlands, the United States, and New Zealand. This strategic global network allows Yili to tap into diverse expertise, collaborate with leading academic institutions, and maintain a finger on the pulse of regional market trends and technological shifts. Such a massive international footprint underscores the scale of their commitment to scientific advancement in agribusiness.