Kowloon Dairy
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Dairy products |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Founder | George Ahwee, Rudy Choy |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China |
Key people | Li Lan Sang family (control since 1970s) |
| Products | Milk, ice cream |
Number of employees | 500 (2013) |
| Website | www |
Kowloon Dairy Limited () is a dairy manufacturer based in Hong Kong. Established in 1940 by George Ahwee and Rudy Choy, the company began operations with a workforce of 30, delivering fresh milk to the northern areas of Kowloon. The business experienced growth following capital injection from Li Lan Sang.[1][2]
Amid World War II, Kowloon Dairy brought in 100 cows imported from Australia.[3]
Initially situated where Choi Wan Estate now stands, the production facility was moved to Tuen Mun in 1972 due to government-led land reclamation projects. Concurrently, the dairy farm was relocated to Yuen Long, expanding to cover 21,000 square feet and housing a herd exceeding 300 cows.[4]
Since the 1970s, control of the company has remained within Li Lan Sang’s family.[5]
By the year 2013, Kowloon Dairy had nearly 500 employees and distributed its range of products, including milk and ice cream, throughout Hong Kong and Macau.[6][7]
The company's expansion into mainland China began in 1992 through a partnership with Fengxing Milk, leading to the creation of Kowloon Dairy (Guangzhou) Limited. Production started in 1994, with product availability extending to provinces such as Guangdong, Hainan, Fujian, Heilongjiang, and Yunnan.[1]
According to the Southern Metropolis Daily, Kowloon Dairy maintains a loyal customer base in Hong Kong that spans from early childhood into adulthood.[8]
Award
Kowloon Dairy Limited was awarded HACCP Food Safety Management and ISO 22000 certifications by the British Standards Institution in January 2007 and again in 2009, becoming the first dairy company in Hong Kong to receive these honors. Later, in September 2011, SGS also certified the company with HACCP and ISO 22000 standards.
See also
- Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited
- List of food companies
- Trappist Dairy (Hong Kong) Limited
- The Garden Company
- Manufacturing in Hong Kong
External links
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