PARIS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the theme of "Dairy for the Future – Proudly committed to a sustainable world," the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024 was held from October 15th to the 18th in Paris, France. The summit gathered together business leaders, experts, scholars, and organization representatives from the global dairy industry to explore the path towards innovation and sustainability.
At the summit, Liu Chunxi, Executive President of Yili Group, was invited to address the first Dairy Leaders' Forum on Sustainability, where he witnessed the signing of The Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability with dairy professionals worldwide. Yili was also invited to attend the IDF Board Meeting and a plenary session on technology, as well as other key parts of the summit. When the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards were officially unveiled on October 18th, Yili won the Innovation Award in New Product Development – Human Nutrition.
The first Dairy Leaders' Forum on Sustainability
In cooperation with SIAL Paris, the IDF WDS 2024 held the first Dairy Leaders' Forum on Sustainability. In his address, Liu shared Yili's best sustainable practices. He said, "Given its close ties with human health and the natural environment, the sustainability of the dairy industry is not only crucial for its future development but also plays a significant role in advancing global efforts in sustainable development. Yili stands ready to strengthen cooperation with all stakeholders, pool our industrial strength, and jointly create a greener and more sustainable future."
Witnessed by industry leaders and representatives from around the world, The Declaration was officially signed, signaling the global dairy industry's strong commitment to sustainable development.
IDF Dairy Innovation Awards
The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards, which draw the global spotlight during the summit, are known as one of the most influential and prestigious awards in the industry. Yili led its global peers with four nominations and secured IDF Dairy Innovation Awards once again.
Among Yili's products and projects, Satine Active Lactoferrin Organic Pure Milk won Innovation in New Product Development, Yiniu Youzhi APP was shortlisted for Innovation in Sustainable Farming Practices, Sports Marketing Initiated by Cute Star Formula was shortlisted for Innovation in Marketing & Communication, and the Green and Low-Carbon Energy Management Project was shortlisted for Innovation in Climate Action.
Yili products shine on the global stage
Yili Group attended the summit as the sole Asian dairy company, showcasing its liquid milk, milk powder, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream products.
The liquid milk division, a business pillar of Yili Group, has presented industry-pioneering products, Satine green and low-carbon pure milk, for example, which has the natural hue of the paper pulp that is free from bleached coatings, significantly reducing the use of ink.
Guided by its corporate vision to be the world's most trusted global healthy food provider, Yili will stay focused on meeting consumer demand and accelerating innovation and sustainability, with the aim of further contributing to the global dairy industry's development.
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Yili Attends the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024, Winning IDF Dairy Innovation Awards
Yili Attends the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024, Winning IDF Dairy Innovation Awards
Making a big splash with exceptional seafood and multisensory experiences
MACAU, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Drunken Fish – a new and exciting seafood restaurant created by Wynn Macau – celebrated its grand opening on October 19. Overseeing Drunken Fish is renowned Executive Chef Henry Zhang Zhicheng, who scours the globe for the best seafood, embraces multicultural culinary techniques and cleverly infuses Moutai into his dishes, is pleased to present a refreshing new dining experience for guests of Wynn. Drunken Fish is also the first and only restaurant in Macao to house a trendy new Moutai-themed bar which has an extensive collection of Moutai liquors, innovative Moutai cocktails created by Wynn Head Mixologist Mark Lloyd, as well as a curated selection of premium Chinese wines from the Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards. In yet another first, Wynn has pioneered the concept of hosting live auctions for fine food and wine at Drunken Fish, presenting an immersive dining experience of exceptional seafood, wine, and entertainment.
Mr. Frederic Luvisutto, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited; Ms. Zoe Zou, Chief Marketing Officer of Wynn Macau, Limited; Executive Chef Henry Zhang Zhicheng of Drunken Fish; Mr. Wang Wei, Senior Vice President of Trip.com Group; and Mr. Ao Pak Loi, Chairman of SWH Import & Export Company Limited, the distributor of Kweichow Moutai in Macao, participated in the ribbon cutting and other officiating guests attended the opening ceremony to mark the grand opening of Drunken Fish. Nearly 100 food and beverage industry representatives, gourmands, media, and VIPs from The Haute Dining Club of Trip.Gourmet also attended the event to witness and celebrate the highly anticipated arrival of Macao's first immersive seafood dining destination.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Chef Zhang and his team presented the restaurant's standout signature seafood dishes for everyone to enjoy including the Slow-cooked abalone with crispy scallion and Red-spotted grouper with pickled tomato, chili, bean sprouts, Moutai. To elevate the dining experience even further, guests were invited to take part in the thrill of bidding at a "Live Auction of Fine Seafood and Wine". With their colorful humor and wit, Chef Zhang and the restaurant manager of Drunken Fish encouraged everyone to place their bids on the fresh catch of the day and rare Moutai liquor. Guests enthusiastically called out their bids, filling the air with a mixture of tension and excitement. Then with a bang, the fall of the gavel revealed the winning bid. The winner received a round of applause from everyone in the house and enjoyed the opportunity to savor the finest seafood delicacies prepared by Chef Zhang himself.
Passionate about this exciting new restaurant concept, Chef Zhang also took the time to share his unique culinary insights into fusing innovative and traditional cooking techniques with guests at the grand opening. He revealed that his vision for Drunken Fish is to be much more than simply a restaurant. His goal is for it to become an electrifying destination for food afficionados to discover new things and experience the finest food, wine, and entertainment. As the first immersive dining destination of its kind in Macao, Drunken Fish is set to take the city's culinary scene to even greater heights.
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Drunken Fish at Wynn Macau Celebrates Grand Opening
