"The increase of Mengniu's stake in Modern Dairy is to secure both quality and quantity of raw milk sources, as well as to further capitalise on our competitive edge in high-end milk source. Meanwhile, accelerating and expanding investments in quality farms will allow Mengniu to establish a safer and more stable value chain in the dairy sector to provide healthier and better quality dairy products to consumers," said Yiping. "Possible disposal of certain assets" Last month, China Modern Dairy was forced to play down rumours of a takeover by "a third party" assumed to be Mengniu.