Body cure first: the world of healthy food consumers in China
As dietary preferences continue to evolve globally, China is witnessing the emergence of various diet trends. Based on the Daxue Consulting survey, prominent diets in China include intermittent fasting (29.1%), organic diet (27.8%), and low-calorie diet (7.1%). Additionally, food tribes like keto, 211, and steak diets are gaining traction on social media platforms, boosted by […]
The buzz on boutique: coffee consumers in China are driving a surge in specialty cafes
Within the vibrant coffee culture of China lies a fascinating tapestry woven with diverse preferences, evolving trends, and distinctive consumer tribes. Embarking on an exploration of this dynamic landscape unveils the latest insights, trends, and taste preferences of coffee consumers in China. From the gradual ascent of coffee consumption to the emergence of distinct consumer […]
How health-conscious consumers are transforming the Chinese beverage market
The beverage industry in China is booming, thanks to the recovery of social events like parties and wedding banquets after the pandemic. The market grew to 1.25 trillion RMB (182 billion USD) in 2022 and produced 183.3 million tons in 2021. The most popular beverages in China in 2022 were packaged drinking water, carbonated beverages, […]
Growing demand for dairy products boosts the Chinese milk market
In recent years, the Chinese milk market has experienced continuous growth in sales. Consumers are increasingly more aware of the nutritional benefits of dairy products and are more willing to buy milk, especially healthier options with high protein, calcium, and vitamin B content. In China’s competitive market, it can be a challenge for new brands […]
Not even breakfast can escape digitalization: Innovations in China’s breakfast market include unmanned stores and breakfast vans
According to Mintel and Sinolink Securities, the Chinese breakfast market is currently worth around 2 trillion RMB. The market witnessed a negative impact and slow development during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 but soon recovered from the crisis and realized constant growth with a compound growth rate of 7.7% from 2020 to 2025. China’s breakfast […]
A bite into China’s candy and confectionery market
China has been experiencing big and rapid change for the past 20 years both economically and ideologically, and so have its tastes. As China gradually evolves into a consumer society, new products, including candy & confectionery, are appearing with increasing regularity. Rising disposable income, increased exposure to Western and international cuisines and a greater array […]
Vegan meat in China: One of the largest markets despite less than 5% of the population being vegan
Over the last decade, veganism became increasingly popular in the West, which has led to the rapid development of meat alternatives. However, imitation meat, which is sometimes seen as a healthier substitute for animal meat, is not a new concept, especially in China. With the rising health-conscious among Chinese consumers, the plant-based meat market has […]
Here’s what F&B businesses need to know about China’s 2022 food import law
On the 13th of April 2021, the General Administration of Customs of P.R. China (GACC) released two new decrees affecting the food import law. Taking effect on the 1st of January, 2022, decrees 248 and 249 are raising concerns and questions from food importers worldwide, as it is more and more difficult to pass “China’s […]
The Coffee shop market in China: Blue Bottle squeezes in with Starbucks, Luckin and Manner with its Shanghai entry
Blue Bottle, a Californian-based high-end coffee chain, has made its debut in Mainland China, opening its first store in Shanghai Jing’an International Center (上海静安国际中心). The grand opening of the Auckland coffee store has attracted heaps of crowds, with customers queuing up to 7 hours outside of the two-story historic building on Chang’an Road (长安路), just […]
Yakult in China: How the Japanese lactic acid drink became a Chinese household staple
Yakult is often mistaken for a Chinese brand, but it is actually a Japanese brand with a history dating back to 1935. After 85 years of development, it has become a world-famous manufacturer of lactic acid bacteria beverages. The brand exports its products to more than 40 countries and regions around the world. According to the official […]
“Duk Haan Yum Cha”: Chali and Chua Lam’s Dim Sum Rejuvenate the Tea Trend with Zao Cha Culture (早茶文化)
“得闲饮茶” (Duk Haan Yum Cha), a popular greeting in Cantonese-speaking areas, meaning “let us go for tea together when we have time”. This is one of the most representative expressions under Cantonese Zao Cha Culture (早茶文化). Chali, a tea brand based in the Guangdong Province, is utilizing this culture to present a joint program with […]
Market strategies for foreign sustainable food startups in China
In the 60s, Chinese people consumed on average 5kg of meat a year. After the launching of Deng Xiaoping’s reforms, those numbers grew fourfold, hitting 20kg per person. By 2015, the per-capita meat consumption reached 48kg. According to the Insight on Plant-Based Meat Industry White Paper, China’s per capita consumption of meat equals now that […]