Gerrit Smit: Yili Innovation Center Europe continues to drive innovation and excellence
Source: The DairyNews
Gerrit Smit, Managing Director of Yili Innovation Center Europe (YICE), recently shared insights with FoodBev Media regarding his journey with Yili and the remarkable strides made in dairy research and development.
Reflecting on his initial encounter with Yili in 2015, Smit recounted the opportunity to lead the establishment of YICE in the Netherlands. With a robust background in dairy research and collaborative ventures with academic and industry partners, Smit found Yili's vision for innovation and development aligning perfectly with his expertise and aspirations.
Despite initial unfamiliarity with working for a Chinese company, Smit's confidence grew after engaging with Yili's leadership, leading to a fruitful collaboration that surpassed expectations.
At YICE, Smit emphasized the nurturing environment for researchers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. He underscored the center's pivotal role in groundbreaking projects, notably in human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) research, which propelled Yili to the forefront of infant formula development.
Smit highlighted the upcoming ceremony on April 18, where YICE will showcase a decade of achievements and unveil state-of-the-art facilities at Wageningen University. Notable attendees from esteemed organizations worldwide are expected, marking a significant milestone for YICE and Yili's global presence.
In addition to infant nutrition advancements, Smit outlined YICE's contributions to diverse dairy product innovations, including cheese and cream categories in China. Collaborative efforts with business units led to the implementation of cutting-edge technologies in new Chinese factories, alongside the identification of ingredients for health-focused dairy products.
With Yili's vision to become the most trusted global healthy food provider, Smit expressed confidence in YICE's pivotal role in realizing this vision. As Yili Innovation Center Europe continues to drive innovation and excellence, Smit envisions it as a formidable asset contributing to Yili's overarching goals of quality and trust in food production.
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Despite initial unfamiliarity with working for a Chinese company, Smit's confidence grew after engaging with Yili's leadership, leading to a fruitful collaboration that surpassed expectations.
At YICE, Smit emphasized the nurturing environment for researchers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. He underscored the center's pivotal role in groundbreaking projects, notably in human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) research, which propelled Yili to the forefront of infant formula development.
Smit highlighted the upcoming ceremony on April 18, where YICE will showcase a decade of achievements and unveil state-of-the-art facilities at Wageningen University. Notable attendees from esteemed organizations worldwide are expected, marking a significant milestone for YICE and Yili's global presence.
In addition to infant nutrition advancements, Smit outlined YICE's contributions to diverse dairy product innovations, including cheese and cream categories in China. Collaborative efforts with business units led to the implementation of cutting-edge technologies in new Chinese factories, alongside the identification of ingredients for health-focused dairy products.
With Yili's vision to become the most trusted global healthy food provider, Smit expressed confidence in YICE's pivotal role in realizing this vision. As Yili Innovation Center Europe continues to drive innovation and excellence, Smit envisions it as a formidable asset contributing to Yili's overarching goals of quality and trust in food production.
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