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Food and beverage E-commerce/CBEC
Will Food Near Expiration Date be a New Business Opportunity in China?
If China’s food near expiration date sector can be standardized, it will not only reduce the wastage of valuable resources but also offer lucrative new opportunities for retailers and value to the consumer.
Aug 08, 2019
Food and beverage Sustainable packaging
Innovative Food Packaging Solutions to Mitigate Impact of China’s New Waste Management System
According to China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, 46 key cities across the country will have basically completed waste classification and treatment systems by the end of 2020.
Jul 30, 2019
E-commerce/CBEC
Tmall Global English-Language Website: A New Era for Foreign Brands Entering China
In 2019 (fiscal year), the value of transactions on Tmall exceeded 2 trillion RMB. In the next three years, Tmall Global will double the number of international brands on the platform, bringing the number of imported brands to 40,000.
Jul 09, 2019
Consumer analysis Social media Male cosmetics Cosmetic and toiletries E-commerce/CBEC
Male Cosmetics in China: Handsome Profits on Offer
Male cosmetics may be a market with huge potential in China as several high-quality internet reports' data have suggested this marketing trend and large multinationals have been accelerating their China market entry campaigns in this segment.
Jul 08, 2019
Consumer analysis Marketing Health food Food and beverage Ingredient E-commerce/CBEC
Emerging Segments in China’s Health Food Market: Generation Z & Y
From June 19th to 21st, 2019, ‘The Tenth Healthplex Expo 2019’ was held in the National Convention and Exhibition Centre, Shanghai, China. The main topics discussed during this expo revolved around natural products, nutraceuticals and health foods.  
Jul 03, 2019
Consumer analysis Live Streaming Marketing Cosmetic and toiletries E-commerce/CBEC
2 Phenomena and 3 Trends We Can See From This Year’s 618
​In the first minute of 6.18, Tmall beauty products’ turnover reached 100 million RMB. Also in the first minute, 57475 lipsticks were sold out. In the first hour, the overall turnover of imported beauty products in Tmall International increased by 192% year-on-year. This thrilling data is all derived from analysis of this year’s 618 shopping festival in China...
Jun 21, 2019
Consumer analysis Food and beverage Infant formula
China's Domestic Infant Formula Enterprise Earmarked to Dominate Sector
NDRC is working towards establishing market dominance for China's domestic infant formula industry and is working towards making China 60% self-sufficient. The registration management of infant formula will be optimized with a focus on realizing full product lifecycle management and complete oversight and control through all stages of the supply chain. Advertising infant formula which is designed for infants aged 0-12 months (Stage 1 and stage 2 products) is no longer allowed.
Jun 06, 2019
Consumer analysis Food and beverage Fresh food Market overview
China’s Imported Food Sector: Growth Data, and Market Segmentation
China's imported food market is mainly concentrated in tier 1 and 2 cities. The stereotypical consumers of imported foods are middle class and married. Dairy products and infant foods are the most popular categories of imported foods in China. The fresh food sector offers high potential investment opportunities for international stakeholders. The compound growth rate of aquatic products and meat are growing at a faster rate than other categories of imported food.
Jun 05, 2019
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