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 […]
Bottled Water Market in China
The competition in China’s beverage industry is increasingly fierce. Data show that as of the fourth quarter of 2018, the beverage market sales reached 16 million tons. Forecast shows that the sales volume of China’s beverage market in 2019 will be close to 200 million tons. In 2019, China’s bottled water sales volume reached 208.4 […]
Podcast transcript #87: Promote innovation through cooking experience in China
Find here the China Paradigm 87 and find out how to bring innovation through cooking experience in China and how cooking food workshops in China can allow Chinese employees to increase and free their creativity. Full transcript below Matthieu David: Hello everyone, this is China paradigm, where we Daxue consulting, interview season entrepreneurs in China. […]
What foreign companies can gain to know from the current situation in China’s pork industry | daxue consulting
China’s pork industry China’s government has promoted the development of large-scale pig farms in response to disruptions in China’s pork industry caused by swine flu When people think of China, one of the first things that comes to mind is its huge population. For those in the food industry, China’s huge population also means huge […]
The baked goods market in China: How are brands are responding to the growing consumer demand | Daxue Consulting
The baked goods market in China began to gain momentum in 1980 and boomed between 2000 and 2010. During this period, all kinds of foreign brands entered the Chinese market. Foreign baked goods have become the breakfast of many Chinese people. The most common baked goods in China include bread, cakes, biscuits and cookies. Daxue […]
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 54: Marketing French cuisine and wine in China
Charles Carrard, China General Manager of chez Boisset la Famille des Grands Vins, speaks with Matthieu David about opening a French restaurant in China and running wine business. In this episode of China Paradigm, Charles talks about his personal career path, the challenges of running restaurants in China and the ”New Retail“ wine business. 1:51 […]
Vegan movement in China: Growing trend or fad diet?
In the last few years, Chinese consumers’ interest in meatless meals has soared. Chinese people are becoming more health-conscience and more conscientious about their food choices. They are increasingly aware of the negative consequences of consuming too much animal products, hence are open to eating plant-based foods. According to a report by Euromonitor, China was […]
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 […]
[Podcast] China Paradigm #29: How to apply design thinking to an APP in China
China Paradigm interviews Kevin Yu, CEO and founder of SideChef, a cooking app revolutionizing the way of cooking in China and the US. SideChef currently has around 15000 recipes available on its APP, but is also working on smart kitchens where you can buy groceries and turn on your oven without leaving the recipe page […]