BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In August, Dutch Rabobanks 2020 Global Dairy Top 20 Report ranked Yili Group (SHA: 600887) as the worlds 5th largest Dairy company and largest in Asia. Yilis ranking marks the first time a Asian dairy company has entered the top 5 in the Reports history, moving up from 8th position in 2019, and is the highest rank ever achieved by an Asian dairy company.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Yilis total revenue in the first half of 2020 surging to CNY 47.52 billion (USD 6.95 billion), with net profit (after reducting non-recurring gain and lose) of CNY 3.76 billion (USD 550 million), accredited a portion of their success to developments in the South-East Asian market. In Indonesia, Yilis Joyday Ice Cream launched 24 new products to date and is present in more than 40 cities across 20 provinces. In Thailand, Yilis Chomthana was recently awarded the FDAs Quality Award by the Thai Ministry of Public Health, recognizing the companys exceptional product and manufacturing quality.

In other parts of the region, Yilis Cremo, Ambrosial and other brands have also made significant progress, releasing new products, entering new markets and providing employment and investment opportunities for local communities. In the future, this region will be a considerable focus for the Group with plans to build a South-East Asian Innovation Centre to help better understand and serve local customers.

Group Chairman, Pan Gang, notes: "This achievement will undoubtedly boost our confidence and resolve in pursuing excellence and seeking continuous improvement. Our growth is only possible with the collective effort of every member of the Yili family, and more importantly from the trust and support given by our global consumers, investors and partners. Despite the challenging business landscape ahead, we will strive to uphold Yili means the best quality and always maintain our customer-centric mantra to deliver greater health and nutrition to our consumers."

Ever-increasing demands for quality have underpinned Yilis rapid growth and climbing of global rankings in recent years. With every member of the Group assuming the mentality that "Yili means the best quality", the Group is committed to producing 100% safe and healthy dairy products. By placing importance on the value of quality, Yili has expanded its product range to over 1,000 items.

Introduced by Group Chairman Pan Gang, Yili has been working with industry-leading consultants to develop and foster a world-class team. The initiative looks to guarantee Yilis consistent growth and excellence by identifying, training and utilizing talented individuals and teams. At all of the Groups operational levels, strategies are being put in place to seek out, retain and foster talent; ensuring the ideal of quality remains integral to the brand for years to come. 

Through subjecting all products and facilities to the highest of standards, Yili Group has made significant progress in recent years. Now, with the title of worlds top five dairy company, Yili looks to continue their pursuit of providing ever-greater quality products to nourish dairy consumers and share health with the world.