Energy drinks market in China: Red Bull leads whilst local brands are catching up

According to China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision and Standardization Administration, energy drinks are classified as “drinks with other special functions” as they contain caffeine, taurine, and sugar, together with other ingredients such as guarana, yerba mate, and B vitamins. Energy drinks that contain taurine are not traditional Chinese drinks, but they are gaining popularity […]
Bubbles, AI, and health-awareness: driving forces in the soft drinks industry in China

The soft drinks industry in China is extremely popular. As of August 2023, it generated a revenue of more than USD 37.2 billion (RMB 266.8 billion) and it’s projected to reach more than USD 41 billion (RMB 294.1 billion) at the end of the year. The market is also characterized by a very high production […]