Vietnamese dairy giant Vinamilk steals the spotlight at the Growth Asia Summit with a groundbreaking development in 6-HMO production
Vinamilk, the leading dairy and beverage company in Southeast Asia, made a remarkable impression at the Growth Asia Summit 2025 in Singapore. The event, held from July 15-17, welcomed Vinamilk as a keynote speaker, showcasing the company's pioneering role in the food, beverage, and nutrition industries in Asia.
At the Summit, Vinamilk's innovative 6-HMO infant formula took centre stage, setting a new standard in pediatric nutrition. This groundbreaking formula, part of Vinamilk's Optimum line, mirrors critical oligosaccharides found in breast milk, fostering the development of beneficial gut bacteria in infants and protecting against pathogens.
The 6-HMO formula in Vinamilk's Optimum line accounts for approximately 58% of the total HMO composition found in natural breast milk. It includes both difucosyllactose (DFL) and 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL), two HMOs rarely found together in other commercial infant formulas.
Nguyen Quang Tri, Chief Marketing Officer of Vinamilk, stated that the 6-HMO breakthrough raises nutritional standards and supports parents navigating breastfeeding challenges. This innovative formula is a testament to Vinamilk's commitment to science-driven innovation and quality, a commitment that has earned the company multiple global awards, including at the 2025 World Dairy Innovation Awards.
Vinamilk's 6-HMO formula has received extensive attention from the Summit's expert community due to its potential to closely mimic breast milk. This advancement sets a new standard in pediatric nutrition and positions Vinamilk as an industry leader in Asia.
Vinamilk's significant impact on the Asian and global dairy industries is reflected in its high ranking. The company currently ranks sixth globally for dairy brand value and is recognized as the most valuable food and beverage brand in Southeast Asia, according to Brand Finance's Food and Drink 2023 ranking. Vinamilk also stands among the Top 36 global dairy companies by revenue and is the only Southeast Asian company on Plimsoll's Top 50 Global Dairy Producers by sales revenue.
Vinamilk's pioneering efforts in Vietnam's dairy sector have transformed the country from a post-war milk shortage nation into a rising nutrition powerhouse in Asia. The company's dedication to nutrition, sustainability, and technological integration across its supply chain has helped raise dairy product standards across the region, spurring further development and competition within the Asian dairy market.
For more information about Vinamilk and its innovative products, visit their website at https://www.vinamilk.com.vn/en. Vietnam, through Vinamilk, is stepping into the global spotlight, confidently shaping new standards in pediatric care: proactive, empathetic, and pioneering.
- Vinamilk's innovation in pediatric nutrition, the 6-HMO infant formula, is driving new standards in health-and-wellness, replicating critical oligosaccharides found in breast milk and fostering the development of beneficial gut bacteria in infants.
- The financial success of Vinamilk, which ranks sixth globally for dairy brand value and is recognized as the most valuable food and beverage brand in Southeast Asia, is a testament to their business acumen and commitment to science-driven innovation in the dairy and finance sectors.
