Podcast Transcript #62: A creative agency with a focus on food and beverage branding in China
Find here the China Paradigm 62. If you work in the F&B industry in China, then this episode will probably be useful to you as we will discuss all the main opportunities and challenges of food and beverage branding in China. Matthieu David: Hello everyone. I am Matthieu David, the founder of Daxue Consulting, a […]
China Paradigm 76: Starting a healthy lifestyle business in China
In this episode of China Paradigm, Kimberly Ashton, Co-Founder at Yin Lifestyle & Sprout Lifestyle, speaks with Matthieu David about the healthy lifestyle business in China. We learn about Yin Lifestyle’s products, service, and its typical clients. She also mentions the certifications, technology in the nutrition industry and more. 2:19 The story of founding the […]
AI in the Food and Beverage industry in China: the future of dining starts today | Daxue Consulting
Advances in technology and artificial intelligence have made many things possible in China, especially on-demand food ordering. The use of AI in the food and beverage industry in China allows players to save time in the production phase in order to focus on more creative solutions and research. Now robots can be found in restaurants […]
China Paradigm 62: Starting a brand agency in China attracting F&B and SME clients
Ben Weldon is the Creative Director, CEO and Founder of Thread Design, a brand agency in China specializing in the food and beverage industry. In this episode of China Paradigm lead by Matthieu David, we learn about branding cases in China, and the differences between running a brand agency in China vs. the West. 5:15 […]
Podcast transcript #41: Selling wine in China in an unconventional way
Find here the full China paradigm episode 41. Learn more about Claudia Masueger’s story in selling wine in China and find all the details and additional links below. Full transcript below: Matthieu David: Hello everyone. I am Matthieu David the founder of Daxue consulting and its China marketing podcast, China Paradigm. Today I am with Claudia Masueger, the founder […]
ALDI opened its first two stores in Shanghai: highlight of China’s grocery retail market | Daxue Consulting
On 7 June, German discount retailer ALDI opened its first two pilot grocery stores in China. The Shanghai debut has caused huge responses among consumers, both online and offline. In order to have a sight of the first brick-and-mortar ALDI store in China, hundreds of Chinese people were waiting outside of the stores before the […]
China’s food and beverage market: Perceptions of Food imports into China | Daxue Consulting
There is a growing demand for overseas food brands in China Food imports into China exceed 60 billion dollars. In 2017, China imported 61.65 billion dollars worth of food, indicating a rise of 11.1% compared to 2016. The biggest Chinese imports were meat, dairy, and seafood. The meat was valued at 9.5 billion dollars with […]
Importing food to China: How to get foreign food products past China’s iron gate | Daxue Consulting
Importing food to China in 2019. Consumers demand for imported food in China has been growing steadily over the last several years. In 2017 China imported 53 million tons of food, up 36.5% from the year before. The value of the food imported also rose by 25%. Figure 2: Food-navigator Asia In 2017, China’s total […]
Mini sensory research: Coca-Cola Fiber Plus taste test | Daxue Consulting
Coca-Cola Fiber Plus in the Chinese market. Coca-Cola Plus, which has added fiber, first debuted in Japan in 2017. According to Coca-Cola, it has exceeded launch projections. In February 2019, the sleek white bottle started to be spotted in convenience stores in Shanghai, China. Will Coca-Cola Fiber Plus be as successful in China as it […]
What international brands must know about the domestically dominated healthy snacks market in China | Daxue Consulting
Healthy snacks market in China. How to eat healthy without sacrificing taste is more or less a worldwide concern. This is certainly the case with Chinese consumers. Chinese consumers are on the search for healthy snacks to fill their stomachs. In China, traditional Chinese recipes provide a solution to this conundrum. Many healthy snacks are derived […]
Beverage market research: Mineral water industry in China
Chinese people used to get groundwater from the pump, but nowadays, most people drink boiled tap water. Sometimes consumers also buy mineral water, distilled water or purified water. With the growing demand for bottled water, so many water producers are active in the water industry with specific market strategies and distribution channels. Thus, water becomes […]
How the Chinese Instant Food Market is changing | Daxue Consulting
Due to the successful “reforming and opening-up”, China’s social structure has changed rapidly and the urban lifestyle has become more and more fast-paced. The average worker has a busier schedule; therefore, do not have time to treat themselves with decent meals. Therefore, because of the large population base, China is the largest instant food market […]