Gold Coin bolsters China operations with advanced Yunnan feed mill  

CHINA – Gold Coin has strengthened its footprint in China by inauguring its fifth feed mill, a US$24 million state-of-the-art facility in Yuxi, Yunnan province. 

This milestone investment underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth while advancing food security in Southwestern China.  

The 4.4-hectare Yunnan feed mill boasts an initial annual capacity of 300,000 tons and a scalability of 500,000 tons. 

Designed with cutting-edge technology and high biosecurity standards, the facility aims to eliminate cross-contamination, ensure superior feed quality, and enhance animal health, productivity, and profitability. 

Its advanced automation features include a centralised control room, precision grinders, and automated hydraulic flaps, which optimise production processes and ensure consistent product quality.  

“This investment reflects our strategic vision to expand into key markets and deliver innovative, high-quality feed solutions to our customers,” said Eric Nojac, Business Chief Executive Officer of Aboitiz Foods and Agribusiness, the parent company of Gold Coin.  

Gold Coin’s new facility will be pivotal in Yunnan province, which is a major agricultural hub. 

According to Dr Ong Kar Ching, First Vice President and Country Director of Gold Coin China, “This mill allows us to provide high-quality feed directly to local farmers, boosting productivity and supporting the region’s growing livestock industry.”  

Beyond production, the mill emphasises sustainability through intelligent systems that reduce energy consumption, prevent spoilage, and minimise waste. 

It adheres to stringent international feed quality and safety standards, backed by a dedicated research and development team that continuously refines formulas to safeguard nutritional integrity.  

The Yunnan Feed Mill will serve multiple feed categories, including swine, poultry, aquaculture, ruminants, and premixes, reinforcing Gold Coin’s mission to nourish Asia’s future. 

This mission is part of Aboitiz Foods’ broader strategy, which operates over 20 facilities in eight countries and delivers solutions across the value chain.  

Dr. Ong emphasized the mill’s broader impact: “This is a significant step forward in our journey to become a fully integrated agribusiness and food company in the region. Its strategic location, advanced technology, and sustainability focus enable us to serve our customers better while contributing to Yunnan province’s economic growth.”  

The investment builds on Gold Coin’s ongoing regional expansion following the recent inauguration of the Long An Feed Mill in Vietnam.  

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