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
Milk
Price Rises in Heilongjiang
On 6 December, Ausnutria releases its financial
report for 2011, confirming its poor performance in this period – which many
suspect has continued up to the present day.
Abbott's
Similac Launched Online
On 5 December, Abbott launches its imported US
Similac ranges on e-commerce site Tmall.com, likely a well-timed move given the
problems which Dumex has encountered in the market since last year.
Detailed
Rules for Infant Formula Processor Approval in 2013 Released
On 25 December, the China Food and Drug
Administration holds a press conference to announce the Detailed Rules for
Infant Formula Processor Approval in 2013, and also outlines its work reviewing
processors' production licenses.
Ausnutria's
Profitability Challenged
On 6 December, Ausnutria releases its financial
report for 2011, confirming its poor performance in this period – which many
suspect has continued up to the present day.
Fonterra's
Challenge in China's Dairy Market
Fonterra remains challenged in the Chinese
market after the contamination scare last August, but remains in a strong
position despite the increasing opportunities the situation has provided for
suppliers from the US and the EU.
Rebornne
Focuses on E-commerce
At a conference held in Guangzhou on 8 December
Rebornne announces a switch to selling its infant formula entirely online.
Biostime
to Boost Domestic Production of Infant Formula
On 30 December, Biostime announces its
acquisition of Changsha Yingke, a move designed to strengthen its position in
4th and 5th tier cities. Biostime Acquisition Brings Local Production
Capability
Government
Concerns over Milk Safety and Quality
In December the State Council's Food Safety
Committee holds talks with domestic dairy processors to urge them to ensure the
safety and quality of their dairy inputs.
China
Tightens Supervision on Infant formula Sales
On 18 December, the CFDA releases notices to
urge its local branches to tighten supervision over the sales of infant formula
in general, and the pilot sales of infant formula in pharmacies.
Government
Focuses on Infant Formula Safety
On 3 December, the China Food and Drug
Administration issues two regulations on infant formula, part of the ongoing
drive to streamline and so clean up the domestic infant formula industry.
Import
Tariff Cut for Infant Formula
On 16 December, GACC announces an import tariff
cut for infant formula in 2014, suggesting growing demand and rising imports
for foreign infant formula.
Guangzhou
Cancels School Milk Guide Price
Guangzhou cancels government guide price on
school milk from 1 December, a change which reflects the increasing market
orientation being encouraged in China's school milk programme.
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