The dual trajectory of China’s bakery industry: Hyper-specialization vs. nationwide scale

China’s bakery industry is characterized by extreme competition and diversity, exemplified by a massive disparity in pricing strategies. In cosmopolitan hubs like Shanghai, consumers frequently wait hours and spend upwards of RMB 100 for artisanal, specialized toast. Conversely, on dominant e-commerce platforms like Taobao, top-selling items offer 1kg of toast for just RMB 15. This […]
Podcast transcript #76: Bring Chinese a healthier lifestyle by doing wellness consulting in China

Find here the China Paradigm 76, where we, Daxue Consulting, interview seasoned entrepreneurs in China. In today’s interview, we will discuss wellness consulting in China, and get familiar with a food education platform in China. Full transcript below: Matthieu David: Hello everyone. I am Matthieu David, the founder of this podcast, China Paradigm, and Daxue Consulting Group, a […]
The Bakery Industry: Major Food Manufacturers in China

Chinese consumers are becoming more aware of where their food comes from. With the amount of food scandal often reported in China, Chinese consumers are more and more attracted to Imported food but eating foreign brand food is not inexpensive. Food manufacturers in China are still getting market shares. Here’s a look at some of […]