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Following are headline news of the latest issue of Dairy Products China News:

Milk Price Rises in Heilongjiang

On 6 December, Ausnutria releases its financial report for 2011, confirming its poor performance in this period – which many suspect has continued up to the present day.

Abbott's Similac Launched Online

On 5 December, Abbott launches its imported US Similac ranges on e-commerce site Tmall.com, likely a well-timed move given the problems which Dumex has encountered in the market since last year.

Detailed Rules for Infant Formula Processor Approval in 2013 Released

On 25 December, the China Food and Drug Administration holds a press conference to announce the Detailed Rules for Infant Formula Processor Approval in 2013, and also outlines its work reviewing processors' production licenses.

Ausnutria's Profitability Challenged

On 6 December, Ausnutria releases its financial report for 2011, confirming its poor performance in this period – which many suspect has continued up to the present day.

Fonterra's Challenge in China's Dairy Market 

Fonterra remains challenged in the Chinese market after the contamination scare last August, but remains in a strong position despite the increasing opportunities the situation has provided for suppliers from the US and the EU.

Rebornne Focuses on E-commerce

At a conference held in Guangzhou on 8 December Rebornne announces a switch to selling its infant formula entirely online.

Biostime to Boost Domestic Production of Infant Formula

On 30 December, Biostime announces its acquisition of Changsha Yingke, a move designed to strengthen its position in 4th and 5th tier cities. Biostime Acquisition Brings Local Production Capability

Government Concerns over Milk Safety and Quality

In December the State Council's Food Safety Committee holds talks with domestic dairy processors to urge them to ensure the safety and quality of their dairy inputs.

China Tightens Supervision on Infant formula Sales

On 18 December, the CFDA releases notices to urge its local branches to tighten supervision over the sales of infant formula in general, and the pilot sales of infant formula in pharmacies.

Government Focuses on Infant Formula Safety 

On 3 December, the China Food and Drug Administration issues two regulations on infant formula, part of the ongoing drive to streamline and so clean up the domestic infant formula industry.

Import Tariff Cut for Infant Formula 

On 16 December, GACC announces an import tariff cut for infant formula in 2014, suggesting growing demand and rising imports for foreign infant formula.

Guangzhou Cancels School Milk Guide Price

Guangzhou cancels government guide price on school milk from 1 December, a change which reflects the increasing market orientation being encouraged in China's school milk programme.