UpdatedJamie GrayBusiness Reporter·NZ Herald·21 Jun, 2026 10:10 PM3 mins to readA2 Milk has got the nod from China to make formula at the former Yashili plant at Pōkeno. Photp / NZMEA2 Milk has got the nod from China to make formula at the former Yashili plant at Pōkeno. Photp / NZMEInfant formula company a2 Milk has received highly coveted regulatory approval from China to make infant formula at Pōkeno.The company also said it planned to proceed with an earlier-announced $300 million special dividend.A2 Milk bought the Pōkeno plant from China’s Yashili late last year.
A2 Milk gets key China approval, plans $300m dividend
The approval lets a2 Milk make China‑label infant formula at Pōkeno.











