DeLaval supports the improvement of raw milk quality in China

In 2009, the main focus for DeLaval in China was to get the message of sustainable farming out to the Chinese market. Food quality and the dairy industry are pressing issues for the Chinese government, which is eager to see an improvement in standards. Recently, China has made a substantial financial contribution in support of modernising the dairy industry by providing funds and grants. DeLaval has held meetings with officials to supply information on ISO standards for milking and cooling.

“We are providing supporting information on how to invest and get a good return on investment. They are listening to us knowing that we have global expertise,” says Michael Hughes, President of DeLaval East Asia.

Another important step was the launch of extensive training programmes at the Sino-Swedish Dairy Centre. The centre is an inter-governmental cooperation between China and Sweden and will further promote the sustainable growth of the dairy industry by improving China’s raw milk production.