Dairy production is on the rise in Asia, with major companies investing in new processing plants to meet the growing demand for dairy products. In Indonesia, FrieslandCampina subsidiary ‘Frisian Flag Indonesia’ has just opened a state-of-the-art processing plant in Cikarang, West Java. This €257 million facility covers 25 hectares and will help the company cater to the increasing domestic demand for milk and dairy products. With the capacity to process 400,000 kg of milk per day, the plant is expected to produce 700 million kg of dairy products annually. To top it off, the plant incorporates ‘green’ features like biomass boilers, wastewater recycling, and solar panels, emphasizing sustainability in dairy production.
– Major companies like FrieslandCampina are investing heavily in new processing plants to meet the growing demand for dairy products in Asia.
– The new Frisian Flag Indonesia plant in Cikarang, West Java, cost €257 million and covers 25 hectares.
– The plant has the capacity to process 400,000 kg of milk per day and is expected to produce 700 million kg of dairy products annually.
– ‘Green’ features like biomass boilers, wastewater recycling, and solar panels underscore the company’s commitment to sustainability.
Simultaneously, in India, Sid’s Farm has secured a significant investment of US$10 million to establish processing plants in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, aiming to meet the escalating demand for dairy products in these regions. Dr. Kishore Indukur, the founder of Sid’s Farm, expressed confidence in serving over 100,000 families daily in these two markets alone, highlighting the substantial opportunity for growth and expansion in the dairy industry in India.
– Sid’s Farm in India has received a substantial investment of US$10 million to build processing plants in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
– The company’s founder, Dr. Kishore Indukur, sees the potential to serve over 100,000 families daily in these markets, indicating a strong demand for dairy products.
On a different note, Yili Group, the largest and fastest-growing dairy company in Asia, has made strides into the US market by opening its first store in Los Angeles, California. With various Yili products receiving approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, including Ambpomial and Youngfun liquid products, the company is poised to expand its presence in the US dairy market significantly. Prior to this development, Yili’s Kabrita goat milk infant formula and Westgold butter were already available to consumers in the US. The company is now focusing on all four of its main product lines – liquid milk, milk powder, ice cream, and butter – to capture a larger market share and establish a strong foothold in the US.
– Yili Group has entered the US market by opening its first store in Los Angeles, California, with several products gaining FDA approval.
– Yili aims to expand its presence in the US across its main product lines – liquid milk, milk powder, ice cream, and butter.
Moreover, Yili Group has shown interest in deepening its cooperation with Australian partners in various areas such as raw material procurement, dairy farming, dairy technology R&D, and nutrition/health products. This collaboration was discussed by the executive president of Yili Group, Liu Chunxi, during the 7th China-Australia Business Leaders Roundtable held in Australia. As highlighted in recent reports, Australia’s domestic milk production has been dwindling, reaching its lowest level in 30 years due to high costs and lower farmgate prices affecting dairy farmers. Despite this decline, there is a strong demand for dairy products in the country, with imports of items like butter and cheese nearly tripling over the past two decades and continuing to rise steadily.
– Yili Group aims to deepen cooperation with Australian partners in raw material procurement, dairy farming, R&D, and nutrition/health products.
– Australia’s domestic milk production has been declining due to high costs and lower farmgate prices, but the demand for dairy products remains robust.
With a focus on innovation, Yili Group has recently announced a collaboration with Xampla to incorporate microscopic natural polymer capsules in its products to fortify them with vitamins and nutrients. These capsules, developed by Xampla, help protect ingredients in beverages from production to digestion without altering the taste or texture of the product. This technology safeguards against degradation risks from UV, pH, or heat shock, ensuring that consumers receive the full benefits of the added nutrients in Yili’s fortified products.
– Yili Group has partnered with Xampla to fortify its products with vitamins and nutrients using microscopic natural polymer capsules.
– The technology from Xampla protects ingredients in beverages and ensures the retention of nutrients despite external factors like UV, pH, or heat shock.
In conclusion, the dairy industry in Asia is witnessing significant growth with companies investing in new processing plants and expanding into international markets like the US and Australia. By focusing on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, dairy companies are poised to meet the changing demands of consumers and enhance the quality of dairy products offered. As the industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for companies to adapt to new trends, technologies, and consumer preferences to stay competitive and thrive in a dynamic market environment.
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