# Yili Unveils Global Innovation Vanguard Initiative in Cambridge, UK

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- Published: 2026-05-26T09:56:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

CAMBRIDGE, England, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Yili Group hosted the 
launch of its Global Innovation Vanguard Initiative in Cambridge, UK. Under the 
theme "Gathering Global Wisdom, Pioneering a Healthier Future," the event marked
the debut of a comprehensive, open-access R&D framework designed to elevate the 
dairy value chain. To advance this mission, Yili signed agreements with Springer
Nature and the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge.

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With this launch, Yili is expanding beyond manufacturing to actively pioneer collaborative
research across the global dairy sector. Emphasizing this commitment, Liu Chunxi,
Senior Executive President of Yili Group, stated: "Embracing new industry opportunities
and missions, Yili consistently fosters synergy across the entire value chain and
puts consumer health at the heart of everything we do, elevating the global dairy
sector to new heights."

During the event, Yili and the China National Technology Innovation Center for Dairy(
NTICD) unveiled 13 flagship projects covering industry areas, ranging from cattle
breeding and smart farming to precision nutrition, high-value functional ingredients,
and sustainable packaging. He Jian, Head of the NTICD and General Manager of Yili’s
Global Innovation Center, extended an open invitation to research institutes and
industry partners worldwide to tackle these frontier challenges.

To expand this network, Yili signed an agreement with the IfM to explore new models
of industrial R&D. Commenting on the synergy, Andy Neely, Fellow of the Royal Academy
of Engineering and Professor of Manufacturing of University of Cambridge, noted:"
It’s fantastic that Yili is collaborating with Cambridge, and particularly with 
the Institute for Manufacturing, through the Open Innovation Forum. That’s all about
learning new ideas, new ways of innovating across industries and across different
organizations. I’m sure they will both learn a lot and contribute a lot to that 
conversation."

In another major step, Yili signed an agreement with Springer Nature to launch the
compilation of the 2026 Global Breast Milk Research White Paper. Stephen Pincock,
Executive Vice President of Impact Solutions of Springer Nature, highlighted the
report’s significance, noting that it will outline international frontier trends
and showcase research achievements from top institutions. He added that Yili’s support
for this initiative reflects a strong commitment to the health of the next generation.

Alongside these academic milestones, Yili’s brand Jinlingguan launched its "Full-
Spectrum Nutrition & Ultimate Freshness" brand strategy upgrade. Sharing recent 
milestones, Dr. Ignatius Szeto, Vice President of Yili Group, stated, "Jinlingguan
has proactively built a ‘six-in-one’ scientific research strategy focusing on absorption,
protection, brain nutrition, gut health, bone health, and hypoallergenicity."

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Underpinning these efforts is Yili’s "15+1" Global Innovation Ecosystem, which links
15 regional hubs with top academic institutions worldwide. Reflecting on this long-
term collaborative approach, Paul Moughan, Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand
and Professor at Massey University, recognized Yili as a scientific leader in the
industry, commending the company’s transparency, high integrity, and spirit of genuine
collaboration.

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