Core Insights - The National Dairy Technology Innovation Center (referred to as "Dairy Innovation Center") held its third annual meeting, showcasing its role in leading global dairy technology and innovation [1][4] - The Dairy Innovation Center, led by Yili Group, aims to address key challenges in the dairy industry and enhance self-innovation capabilities, focusing on the entire dairy supply chain [2][3] Group 1: Innovation and Development - The Dairy Innovation Center has established a "Mongolian Plateau Livestock Genetic Resource Bank and Regional Dairy Cattle Breeding Database Information Platform," laying a solid foundation for self-controlled dairy cattle breeding in China [2] - The center's achievements have been recognized within the industry, demonstrating the integration of scientific research and industrial practice, and highlighting the strategic importance of innovation-driven development [3][4] Group 2: Technological Advancements - Yili Group and the Dairy Innovation Center have successfully developed techniques to extract lactoferrin, a valuable protein, overcoming foreign monopolies in this area [3] - The Yili Modern Smart Health Valley serves as an innovation accelerator, with several outcomes from the Dairy Innovation Center already implemented on a large scale, benefiting consumers directly [4][6] Group 3: Quality and Standards - The overall quality indicators of Chinese raw milk, including protein, fat, and somatic cell counts, have reached EU standards, with Yili's raw milk quality surpassing these benchmarks [4] - The Dairy Innovation Center's focus on high-quality development aims to enhance consumer confidence in domestic dairy products, contributing to a significant transformation in the industry [6]
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