Core Viewpoint - The recent comments by the chairman of Baiguoyuan, Yu Huiyong, regarding "educating consumers" and not catering to their demands have sparked significant public debate, particularly concerning the high prices of fruits sold by the company [1][10]. Pricing Strategy - Baiguoyuan's fruit prices are generally higher than those of ordinary fruit stores, with A-grade watermelon priced at 6.38 yuan per jin and A-grade imported bananas at 7.38 yuan per jin, compared to 3.99 yuan and 2.99 yuan respectively at nearby stores [4][5]. - The company employs a pricing strategy based on quality grading, with products categorized into different levels such as signature, A-grade, and B-grade, which influences pricing [4][5]. - The pricing is determined by the company and takes into account market prices from other supermarkets, ensuring that their prices do not deviate significantly from competitors [5][7]. Sales Performance - Baiguoyuan's sales costs for 2022 and 2023 were reported at 9.998 billion yuan and 10.076 billion yuan respectively, with the cost of sold inventory accounting for 95.2% and 95.4% of total sales costs [7]. - In the first half of 2024, this figure increased to 96.1%, indicating a rising cost structure [7]. Market Position and Customer Base - The company maintains a stable customer base, primarily targeting consumers aged 25-50 with a repurchase rate of nearly 40% [8]. - Despite recent controversies, the company believes that the impact on sales will be limited due to its established customer loyalty [8]. Operational Adjustments - Baiguoyuan has been closing underperforming stores to improve operational efficiency, with a reported gross margin of 32% in the Jinan region [10]. - The company has reduced its number of franchise stores by 965 in the past year, indicating a strategic shift to focus on more profitable locations [10].

Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the BLOF ecological planting technology by Baiguoyuan is expected to significantly enhance the quality and sustainability of the Xitian melon industry in Guangling County, leading to increased farmer income and the development of related industries [1][3]. Group 1: Industry Development - Guangling County has optimal conditions for Xitian melon cultivation, including an average of nearly 2800 hours of sunlight per year and a soil selenium content 1.8 times the national standard [3]. - The traditional Xitian melon industry faced challenges due to extensive "nomadic" farming practices, leading to soil degradation and pest issues when the same land was used for more than two consecutive years [3]. - The establishment of a large-scale year-round planting base using BLOF technology aims to improve the soil ecosystem and enable sustainable cultivation of Xitian melons [3]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The Xitian melon industry has already facilitated the development of nearly 100,000 acres of agricultural bases and has helped over 5,000 households achieve stable income growth [3][4]. - The BLOF technology has been successfully implemented in other key fruit production areas such as Ningxia, Jiangsu, and Yunnan, promoting a model of government-business cooperation for rural revitalization [4]. - The introduction of BLOF technology in Ningxia is projected to increase local farmers' income by 500 to 1,000 yuan per acre, demonstrating a sustainable model for ecological assistance to farmers [4]. Group 3: Future Prospects - The "Guangling model" of government and market collaboration is expected to be replicated across various core production areas for Xitian melons nationwide [4]. - Baiguoyuan's founder emphasized the importance of focusing on all key elements of the industry chain to achieve synergistic development [4].

文｜本原财经 "吃个破水果还被教育上了。" 百果园董事长余惠勇在小红书平台给自己做了一个IP，起号第一步自然是向流量看齐，自问自答"百果园水果太贵？董事长亲自回应！" 余惠勇说，百果园不会迎合消费者，绝不在品质上做让步；说商业模式只有两种，第一个利用消费者的无知，第二个教育消费者成熟。 黑红也是红，舆论旋风接踵而至，网友反击"上次那么猖狂的还是那个钟薛高""中年男老板这么喜欢爹味儿？"，还有细心的消费者发现，百果园2024 年财报里，"性价比"三个字出现了20余次…… 百果园是国内水果零售连锁企业的标杆，在全国有超5000家门店。老板余惠勇手拿400元从一个卖水果的打工仔，一跃成为营收百亿的企业家，堪称 草根逆袭的典范。 教育用户倒不是什么致命问题，苹果、华为等公司做产品其实也是在教育用户，不过公开说出来就有问题了。看似无脑之举，或许另有苦衷？ 01品牌该学学去爹味了 拿成功学"爹味"教育消费者的，上一个是"雪糕刺客"钟薛高，林盛当初说出那句"爱买不买"时，大概也没预料到钟薛高现在已经进入破产清算程序； 还有"月薪5000就不要吃火锅"的巴奴火锅老板杜中兵，将前一年800万赔偿买下的口碑逆转重新打入谷底；更早 ...

北京商报讯(记者何倩)8月12日，山西省大同市广灵县政府联合百果园在京举办西甜瓜上市推介暨百果 园集团太阳热能结合堆肥处理改良土壤技术(BLOF技术)入选国家级农业主推技术发布会。 据了解，百果园已在宁夏、云南、浙江、海南、江西、山西、安徽、江苏等多个省区开展试验和推广。 截至2024年底，采用百果园集团BLOF技术改良土壤面积已经接近3万亩。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The chairman of Baiguoyuan, Yu Huiyong, defended the company's high fruit prices, stating that the company prioritizes quality over catering to consumer expectations, which has sparked controversy online [1][3][6]. Group 1: Consumer Reactions - Many consumers expressed dissatisfaction with Yu's comments, suggesting that the company should be more responsive to consumer needs [3]. - Some consumers argued that higher prices could be justified if the fruits are of superior quality [5]. Group 2: Quality Control Issues - Baiguoyuan claims to focus on quality through strict operational standards and cold chain management to ensure freshness [7]. - Despite this, the company has faced multiple quality complaints, including incidents of selling spoiled fruits and mislabeling fruit grades [8][11]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Baiguoyuan reported a revenue of 10.273 billion RMB in 2024, a decrease of 9.8% year-on-year, with a shift from profit to loss, recording a net loss of 3.86 billion RMB [14][16]. - The revenue from fruit and other food sales accounted for over 97% of total income, which also saw a decline of 9.6% in 2024 [14][16]. - The number of franchise stores decreased from 4,818 in 2023 to 4,039 in 2024, attributed to high rental costs and profitability issues for franchisees [17]. Group 4: Profitability Challenges - The company's net profit margin has declined from around 3% in previous years to 1.49% in the first half of 2024 [21]. - Despite a large network of stores and a premium pricing strategy, Baiguoyuan has struggled to achieve significant growth in performance [21].

Core Viewpoint - The founder of Baiguoyuan, Yu Huiyong, sparked widespread discussion with his comments on consumer education and pricing strategy, which led to a decline in the company's stock price and raised concerns about its quality and consumer trust [1][6][8]. Group 1: Company Performance - Baiguoyuan reported a net loss of 386 million yuan in 2024, marking its first annual loss since 2020 [4][12]. - The company's revenue for 2024 was 10.273 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.81% [12]. - As of the end of 2024, Baiguoyuan had 5,127 stores, a net decrease of 966 stores from 2023, moving away from its goal of exceeding 10,000 stores [3][14]. Group 2: Market Reaction - On August 11, 2023, Baiguoyuan's stock opened lower, experiencing an intraday drop of 8%, ultimately closing with a decline of 0.57% [2][7]. - Since its IPO on January 16, 2023, at an issue price of 5.6 HKD per share, Baiguoyuan's stock has seen a maximum decline of 75.56%, closing at 1.74 HKD on August 11, 2025 [7]. Group 3: Consumer Trust and Quality Issues - Baiguoyuan was once regarded as a benchmark for quality fruit, but recent years have seen frequent quality issues, leading to a decline in consumer trust [8][10]. - Reports of selling substandard products, including overnight fruit cuts and spoiled fruit, have surfaced, damaging the brand's reputation [10][11]. - The company's strategy of educating consumers about fruit quality has been met with backlash, as many consumers feel that they should not need to be "educated" to purchase fruit [6][8].

Core Viewpoint - The chairman of the company, Yu Huiyong, stated that the company will not cater to consumers, which has sparked controversy and backlash on social media [1][4] Group 1: Company Response - The company clarified that the chairman's remarks were taken out of context to create conflict, denying any intention to educate consumers [4] - The company has faced ongoing controversies regarding its pricing and quality, including incidents of selling spoiled fruits and re-labeling overnight fruits [4] Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company experienced a significant store closure trend, with a net reduction of 965 stores, averaging 2.64 closures per day [4] - The company's revenue for 2024 was 10.273 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 9.8%, while gross profit fell to 760 million yuan, down 41.9% year-on-year [4] - The company's net profit turned from a profit to a loss, reporting a net loss of 386 million yuan [4] Group 3: Marketing Strategy - Despite the chairman's statement of not catering to consumers, the term "cost-performance ratio" appeared 24 times in the company's 2024 financial report [4] - Since August of the previous year, the company has been selecting 1-2 high-quality fruit products each month to offer at competitive prices, indicating a shift towards meeting consumer demand for lower prices [4]

2025.08.11 近日，面对网友吐槽"百果园水果太贵"，一段来源为"百果余惠勇"的视频显示，百果园董事长余惠勇回 应水果贵，表示"水果这个产品非常普通，但是真正了解水果的非常少，我们仍然会坚守做高品质 的""百果园这么多年来都走在教育消费者成熟的路上，我们不会去迎合消费者，他并不清楚所谓的便宜 之类的，我们想告知消费者，最后是消费者自己的选择"。 截至发稿，百果园方面暂未对该言论作出回应。 8月11日港股开盘，百果园大幅低开，盘中跌幅一度扩大至近7%，截至发稿跌幅收窄至0.57%。 财报数据显示，百果园一直维持着较低的盈利水平。早在2019年和2020年，百果园的毛利率为9.8%和 9.1%，2021年，百果园向加盟商提高了商品售价，毛利率略有提升。2021年至2023年，百果园的毛利 率保持在11%左右。然而，2024年，百果园毛利率跌至7.44%。对此，公司在年报中表示，2024年下半 年采取措施优化毛利率较低的产品阵容，以满足消费者对高品质与高性价比产品的需求。由此看来，百 果园推出过性价比高的产品，但消费者觉得仍不够。 整体来看，百果园的毛利率比竞品洪九果品低不少。虽然后者在2023年已停牌，但此 ...

Core Viewpoint - Baiguoyuan is facing criticism for high fruit prices, with Chairman Yu Huiyong defending the company's commitment to high-quality products and consumer education, rather than catering to price sensitivity [3][4]. Financial Performance - Baiguoyuan's gross profit margin has been low, with figures of 9.8% in 2019, 9.1% in 2020, and around 11% from 2021 to 2023, but dropping to 7.44% in 2024. The company attributes this decline to the need for optimizing low-margin products to meet consumer demand for quality and value [5][6]. - In 2024, Baiguoyuan reported a net loss of 386 million yuan, with revenues of 10.273 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.8%. The loss was attributed to property sales and impairments [5][6]. Store Operations - The number of retail stores decreased by 966 in 2024, leaving a total of 5,127 stores. This reduction is due to a strategy encouraging franchisees to relocate to more sustainable locations with lower rent-to-revenue ratios [6][7]. Business Model and Market Positioning - Baiguoyuan's revenue is heavily reliant on fruit sales, with 97.1% coming from this segment. The low gross margin is linked to the nature of the fruit business, which faces challenges such as high transportation costs and low standardization [7]. - Experts suggest that Baiguoyuan's high pricing strategy could find a market among middle-income families willing to pay for quality. However, the brand must ensure that its high prices are matched by perceived quality and service to avoid negative consumer sentiment [8]. Strategic Recommendations - It is recommended that Baiguoyuan optimize store locations in affluent areas and consider a dual pricing strategy to cater to both high-end and price-sensitive consumers, rather than solely focusing on high pricing [8].

据媒体报道，8月10日，百果园相关负责人就其董事长"我们在教育消费者变成熟"的争议言论回应称， 该短视频有意截取了董事长发言最具争议的部分制造对立，"完整的内容有前因后果，并非文中断章取 义"。 而面对持续发酵的水果价格争议，他表示："我们不会去迎合消费者，而是在教育消费者成熟的路 上。"这番言论随即引发热议。8月9日晚，"百果园称不会迎合消费者"登上微博热搜第一。有网友评论 称，"上一个敢这样说的是钟薛高"。 雷达财经梳理发现，去年3月15日，百果园还曾被曝出门店存在使用腐烂水果制作高价果切、隔夜水果 存放冰箱后次日充当鲜果售卖、随意定义车厘子等级等乱象。 8月11日，百果园集团的股价一度大跌近7%。雷达财经了解到，事情的起因是，百果园董事长余惠勇在 8月8日的视频中称，"我想给顾客留下便宜的印象是很容易的"。 ...