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Hohhot earns title of ‘World Dairy Capital’ with its dairy industry worth 42 billion dollars!

August 2026…

Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia in China, has earned the title of “World Dairy Capital” with its dairy industry worth 42 billion dollars…

The 2026 World Dairy Conference concluded with the official declaration of Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia within the People’s Republic of China, as the “World Dairy Capital.” This title was awarded for the city’s contributions to the dairy industry, which encompasses a 42 billion dollars industrial chain.

Home to Two Giant Companies…

Hohhot is home to the headquarters of two major global dairy companies: the Yili Group and the Mengniu Group. Its location amidst vast natural grasslands has given it a strategic position in the dairy sector, playing a key role in its development as a center for milk production, processing, and milk production-processing technologies in China.

Here’s the World Dairy Capital!

Speaking at a conference addressing sustainable development, carbon footprint reduction and scientific innovation in the dairy sector, Pavinee Chinachoti, a presidential candidate for the International Association of Food Science and Technology, highlighted Hohhot’s advancements in sustainable production and food safety science.

Peter McBride, Chairman of the Board of Directors of New Zealand-based Fonterra, emphasized China’s role as a driving force for innovation in the dairy sector, noting its alignment of local health demands with sustainability goals.

Laurence Rycken, Executive Director of the International Dairy Federation, stated that sustainability is a defining priority for the global dairy sector, drawing attention to the technological advancements and intelligent processing models employed by Yili and Mengniu. These advancements position Hohhot as a central player in international dairy trade and are setting new processing standards to meet the growing demand for high-quality dairy products in Asia…

Source: in.edairynews.com

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