International Diabetes Federation welcomes Yili Shuhua Antangjian as a new partner

08 August 2024

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is delighted to welcome Yili Shuhua Antangjian as a new partner to support the activities of the Federation to improve the lives of people with diabetes and prevent diabetes in those at risk.

Yili Shuhua Antangjian is one of the main affiliates of Yili Group, a world-renowned dairy company established in China. Yili has expanded its operations globally, offering a variety of innovative and high-quality dairy products. It is committed to sustainability, health and advancing dairy technology to meet global demand.

As the incidence rate of diabetes continues to rise, diabetes prevention has become a topic of universal concern across all sectors of society, and technological innovation by relevant enterprises plays a pivotal role. As one of the main affiliates of Yili Group, Shuhua Antangjian has been dedicated to addressing various challenges related to sugar since its inception and has become a pioneer in China’s high-end functional dairy products.

In October 2023, Shuhua Antangjian was the only invited Chinese functional dairy product at the International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit. In March 2024, it received the “Pioneer of Technological Innovation Award” at the Asia-Pacific Functional Food Health Summit, and in June of this year, it secured the “Best Functional Dairy Product” at the 2024 World Dairy Innovation Awards, as well as the FBIF Annual Best Dairy Beverage Award.

As the first Chinese dairy brand to partner with IDF, Shuhua Antangjian will work closely with the Federation through various forms of interaction, including scientific research and academic exchanges, as well as cooperation in industry conferences, to provide more opportunities to expand professional knowledge about diabetes prevention and treatment. Together, we aim to help high-risk groups delay or prevent type 2 diabetes and enhance the quality of life and nutritional health status of people with living with diabetes globally.

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