Yili’s New Zealand Dairy Assets Post Strong Growth
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Yili-owned dairy companies in New Zealand report 16% revenue growth, fueled by strategic investments in high-value products and production capacity.
Yili Group-owned companies in New Zealand have demonstrated robust growth, marking a significant achievement in strategic agribusiness investment. In the first half of 2025, Westland Milk Products and Oceania Dairy (ODL) reported a combined revenue growth of 16% compared to the same period last year. This growth highlights the success of their strategy focused on high-value, high-demand dairy products. Key investments have been made in production capacity, with Westland's Hokitika facility increasing its consumer butter production by 10,000 tonnes, and enhancements to ODL’s Glenavy and Rolleston sites to boost production capacity for products demanded by the Chinese market.
As a result, the companies also enjoyed a 12% rise in before-tax profits for H1 2025, with profitability expected to climb further into 2026. This success makes a compelling case for Yili’s strategic approach to its New Zealand assets, emphasizing advanced production capabilities and a unified sales strategy introduced in 2024. This cooperative model enhances efficiency and allows the companies to optimize their product mix, effectively responding to evolving market demands.
As a result, the companies also enjoyed a 12% rise in before-tax profits for H1 2025, with profitability expected to climb further into 2026. This success makes a compelling case for Yili’s strategic approach to its New Zealand assets, emphasizing advanced production capabilities and a unified sales strategy introduced in 2024. This cooperative model enhances efficiency and allows the companies to optimize their product mix, effectively responding to evolving market demands.
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