Vinamilk Takes Center Stage at Growth Asia Summit, Showcasing Revolutionary 6-HMO Formula!

SINGAPORE, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At the Growth Asia Summit 2025, held from July 15-17 in Singapore, Vinamilk distinguished itself as the sole Vietnamese company invited to deliver a keynote address. The summit, the largest forum for growth opportunities in Asia’s food, beverage, and nutrition industries, saw Vinamilk make waves with its groundbreaking 6-HMO infant formula. This innovation sets a new benchmark in pediatric nutrition and positions Vietnam at the forefront of the Asian dairy industry.

Vinamilk’s presence at the summit symbolizes Vietnam’s remarkable transformation from a nation grappling with post-war milk shortages to an emerging nutrition powerhouse. The company now ranks sixth globally in dairy brand value and has been recognized as Southeast Asia’s most valuable food and beverage brand in Brand Finance’s Food and Drink 2023 ranking. Its inclusion as the only Vietnamese dairy company in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 ranking (2024) further underscores its regional market dominance.

In Vietnam, approximately 55% of infants are not exclusively breastfed during their first six months^[1]. This gap means many babies may miss out on crucial breast milk benefits, particularly human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) that support gut and immune development. Addressing this need, Vinamilk pioneered Vietnam’s first formula containing six HMOs^[2], nutrients naturally found in breast milk, to boost both digestive and immune health. This innovation is especially impactful in a country where nearly 60% of working mothers struggle to balance career and family responsibilities.

This challenge extends beyond Vietnam’s borders. Across Asia, exclusive breastfeeding rates remain modest, reaching only 52.9% in the Asia-Pacific region and 48.3% in Southeast Asia^[3]. Factors such as changing lifestyles, work demands, and social pressures contribute to these low rates. Consequently, nutrition solutions that closely mimic breast milk, like Vinamilk’s 6-HMO innovation, garnered significant attention from the summit’s expert community.

\”I applaud Vinamilk’s breakthrough not only for advancing nutritional science with Vietnam’s first 6-HMO formula but also for its empathetic, consumer-centric approach,\” said Gary Scattergood, Editor-in-Chief of FoodNavigator Asia and NutraIngredients Asia, the summit’s organizing entities. \”This aligns perfectly with the summit’s mission to seek comprehensive health solutions that create positive social impact, especially for women and children.\”

Once a market dominated by imported dairy products, Vietnam now boasts Vinamilk as the first local brand to not only catch up but lead regional innovation in pediatric nutrition. While the market had plateaued at 5-HMO formulas since 2021, Vinamilk chose to push boundaries, accelerating its R&D efforts to break through this ceiling.

In 2023, Vinamilk forged strategic partnerships with six leading global nutrition companies (DSM – Switzerland, Novonesis, formerly Chr. Hansen – Denmark, Beneo – Germany, Gnosis – Italy, AAK – Sweden, and Kanematsu – Japan) to enhance its scientific capabilities and drive innovation in infant formula development. The launch of the Optimum line, powered by a 6-HMO formula that accounts for approximately 58% of the total HMO composition found in natural breast milk^[4], exemplifies the successful integration of research and international collaboration.

The 6-HMO innovation brings significant benefits for infant digestion and immunity. It mimics critical oligosaccharides in breast milk, fosters the development of beneficial gut bacteria in infants, and provides protection against pathogens. The formulation also 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, \”Our 6-HMO breakthrough not only raises nutritional standards but also supports parents navigating breastfeeding challenges. At Vinamilk, we believe that when parents are content, a child’s development is more holistic. This message resonates not just in Vietnam, but with millions of parents across Asia.\”

Vinamilk’s contribution to the Growth Asia Summit 2025 signals a new chapter in Vietnam’s innovation journey. From a country that once lacked a dairy industry and lagged in nutrition science, Vietnam, through Vinamilk, is now stepping into the global spotlight, confidently shaping new standards in pediatric care: proactive, empathetic, and pioneering.

For more information, please visit: https://www.vinamilk.com.vn/en.