Food and Drink

China’s nutrition and supplements market is experiencing record growth thanks to rising health awareness and increasing disposable income among Chinese consumers, writes Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory for Woodburn Accountants & Advisors China is facing problems, such as an ageing society, social stress, environmental problems – including air and water pollution – and the end of the Zero-Covid policy. To prevent and shield themselves from the consequences of these …

Over the past 30 years, the fast-food sector in China has experienced remarkable growth. While Western giants like KFC and McDonald’s still dominate the market, Chinese brands have made rapid gains by tapping into local tastes and preferences around fusion cuisine Western fast food was introduced into China in the 1980s when KFC opened its first outlet in Beijing. Since then, the sector has experienced substantial growth, with other international …

Ahead of China Consumer 2023, Focus speaks to Atul Chhaparwal, Managing Director of Diageo Greater China, about committing to being “in China for China” through ESG initiatives and more Tell us more about how Diageo entered the China market. We established our China business in 2002 and over the years, we have developed an outstanding portfolio of international and local premium beverage alcohol brands in China, ranging from Scotch whisky, …

A mix of government initiatives, marketing and consumer choice can help cut emissions from China’s food system, writes You Xiaoying for China Dialogue There is no kitchen waste at Li Yan’s restaurant: everything gets eaten, reused or composted. There is no fixed menu, either. The 40-year-old chef buys seasonal local produce fresh from market vendors every day, carrying a bamboo basket on his back. Most elements in the dishes are …

After three years of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese consumers are more aware of the importance of health and food safety than ever, giving rise to new trends that are driving growth in China’s food and beverage (F&B) industry. This represents new investment opportunities in the F&B sector for UK companies, as Kristina Koehler-Coluccia from Woodburn Accountants & Advisors explains Projections suggest that revenue in the Chinese food market will amount …

While baijiu and whiskey are still the most widely popular spirits in China, gin is slowly becoming the spirit of choice among young Chinese drinkers. Coquina Restrepo finds out more about China’s growing gin market Gin is a relatively new spirit on the shelves of Chinese bars, but it has distinguished itself as the chameleon of drinks. It’s not too sweet, not too strong and can be blended to have …

China’s beer market accounts for 12% of global sales. Beer enthusiasts across the country are now starting to experiment with new trends including premium and craft products, presenting excellent new opportunities for foreign investors interested in entering the market China has been the world’s largest beer market since 2002. The country’s beer industry is also the fastest growing in the world, with total revenue projected to reach US$131.5 billion (£106.7 …

China’s growing middle class and rising consumer awareness about the safety and origins of their food have driven demand for better products. Chinese authorities are also implementing higher standards across everything from beverages and food additives to detergents, contaminants and test methods, writes Kristina Koehler-Coluccia from Woodburn Accountants & Advisors A crisis in food confidence began in China in 2008, when melamine was found in locally produced baby formula, sickening …

From self-heating hot pot to trendy instant noodles, food and drink brands are rushing to create products that appeal to the growing number of people in China who are single or live alone, writes Qing Na from Dao Insights Solo dining restaurants with tables and chairs sectioned into individual booths like private train compartments have drawn increasing footfall from white-collar eaters in major Chinese cities over the past few years. …

From functional foods to plant-based milks, Andrew Cameron, Head of Insights and Strategy at The Silk Initiative, tells RedFern Digital about the current trends in the food and beverage market in China, and what new brands entering the market need to know What general developmental trends are you seeing in the food and beverage category in China? One trend I’d like to discuss is the growth of functional foods and …