International Dairy Federation (IDF) President Piercristiano Brazzale presents Yili Group with the "IDF Dairy Innovation Award." [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Yili Group was invited to represent the Chinese dairy industry at the 2023 World Dairy Summit. Hosted by the International Dairy Federation (IDF), the summit took place from Oct 16 to 19 in Chicago, USA. During the conference, the prestigious IDF Dairy Innovation Awards, which recognize the most significant achievements in the global dairy industry, were officially announced.

With outstanding product quality and comprehensive innovation capabilities, Yili won two awards: "Sustainable Packaging Innovation" and "Innovation in New Product Development With Focus on Food Safety and Consumer Nutrition".

Yili was the only award-winning Chinese dairy company at the event.

Yili collects two IDF Dairy Innovation Awards. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The "IDF Dairy Innovation Awards" this year aimed to showcase the innovative vitality of the global dairy industry, set global benchmarks for innovation, and contribute to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Yili, with its consumer-centric approach, continues to ramp up investment in innovation and research and development to drive sustainable development.

The company's Declaring Your Love to the Earth with Actions – SATINE Environmentally Sustainable Packaging with No Ink or Printing product won the "Innovation in Sustainable Packaging" award.

This product features a pure white bottle design, eliminating traditional ink printing on the packaging, while the outer box is made from recycled milk cartons.

The design also promotes recycling, striking a balance between aesthetics and environmental friendliness.

Yili makes another appearance at the summit. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]