1. Find Hot News in Dairy Products China News 1309
Tag: grain & food processors, General Administration of Customs of China, local food safety
standards, dairy farming, UHT milks, infant formula product, the State Council
Summary: Data from 5 key processors shows that their performance in H1 is rather mixed,
reflecting market challenges.
Published on the 31th
every month, Dairy Products China News is a monthly publication released
by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of Dairy market
dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include the latest information on
new market dynamics, company dynamics, new dairy products and consumption trend, new
legislations and policies and raw milk supply dynamics that are shaping the market.
Following are headline news of the latest issue of Dairy Products China News:
Aohua Food Launches Almond Protein Milk
Aohua Food launches an almond milk, indicative of the strong market potential of vegetable
protein beverages.
Rapid Development of Raw Milk Supply in Heilongjiang
The launch of a number of dairy farm projects in Heilongjiang by large-scale players highlights
how competitive the milk supply market there has become.
Xiyuchun Dairy to Enter Infant Formula Market
On 9 August, Xiyuchun Dairy announces that it has applied for production permit of infant
formula, suggesting imminent entry into the market.
Beijing Sanyuan Promotes Integration
In late July, Beijing Sanyuan announces that it will acquire Shanghai Sanyuan, signalling its
intention to pursue further integration of its dairy business.
Raw Milk Price Rises
The raw milk price keeps rising in August, mainly due to insufficient supply.
Government Promotes Dairy Industry Development
In late July, Ms. Ma, Dairy Department Vice-Director at the Ministry of Agriculture, gives a speech
on dairy industry development at the dairy industry development forum.
Clostridium botulinum Crisis Shakes Chinese Customers' Confidence
In early August, the clostridium botulinum crisis affecting Fonterra hits Chinese consumers'
confidence.
Draft Rules for Infant Formula Processors Launched

2. The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) issues a draft version of revised regulations for
infant formula.
Infant Formula Sales to be Rolled Out at Pharmacies
On 14 August, a department of the Ministry of Commerce holds a meeting to discuss the pilot
project of infant formula sales through pharmacies.
Infant Formula Processors Show Growth in H1 2013
The latest financial reports of some leading infant formula processors show their topline growth in
H1.
BCA Releases Infant Formula Quality Comparison Testing Report
On 13 August, the Beijing Consumer Association releases an infant formula quality comparison
report, aiming to give consumers a more objective understanding of the quality of infant formula
brands.
Recovery for the Dairy Industry in Q2 2013
CEMAC issues a report demonstrating the progress made by China's dairy industry in Q2,
alongside familiar challenges. Dairy Industry Progress in Q2
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