Group 1 - The food and beverage sector performed poorly on September 16, with the Food ETF (515710) experiencing a decline of 0.78% as of the report time [1][2] - Major consumer goods stocks, including several liquor companies, saw significant declines, with stocks like Sanquan Foods, Haitian Flavoring, Luzhou Laojiao, and Kweichow Moutai dropping over 1% [1][2] - The China Liquor Market Prosperity Index for the first half of 2025 was reported at 47.14, indicating a weak recessionary state in the market, suggesting that consumer demand is still recovering [3] Group 2 - The current valuation of the food and beverage sector is at a low point, with the Food ETF (515710) P/E ratio at 21.24, which is in the 10.37% percentile of the last decade, indicating a favorable long-term investment opportunity [3] - The second quarter of 2025 saw a significant impact on the liquor sector due to policy changes, leading to a noticeable decline in demand, but there are signs of recovery as consumer behavior begins to normalize [4] - The Food ETF (515710) tracks the CSI Sub-Industry Food and Beverage Index, with approximately 60% of its holdings in leading high-end and mid-range liquor stocks, and nearly 40% in beverage, dairy, seasoning, and beer sectors [5]

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the revised national food safety standard for sterilized milk mandates that pure milk production must solely use raw milk, rendering products containing reconstituted milk as non-compliant [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Response - During the 6-month transition period, dairy companies are employing various strategies to eliminate non-compliant products, with retail channels being the primary focus for clearance [2]. - Major brands like Bright Dairy and Yili have proactively removed products containing reconstituted milk from shelves, utilizing promotions to clear remaining stock by the end of August [2]. - Smaller dairy companies are converting non-compliant products into fortified milk, while some are resorting to destruction of unsold products, ensuring compliance with regulations [2]. Group 2: Company Strategies - Leading companies such as Mengniu, Yili, and Bright Dairy have adapted their supply chains to meet the new standards, with Mengniu reporting a 100% raw milk procurement rate and plans to cease the use of reconstituted milk by the end of 2024 [3]. - Smaller enterprises are restructuring their supply chains, with some signing contracts for significant raw milk supplies, resulting in cost reductions compared to reconstituted milk [3]. - The industry is collectively updating product labels to remove references to reconstituted milk, focusing on terms like "pure milk" [3]. Group 3: Regulatory Actions - Regulatory authorities are initiating special inspections to verify compliance with the new standards, focusing on raw material procurement records and production processes [4]. - Non-compliant companies face penalties up to ten times the value of the goods involved, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the new regulations [4]. - The new regulations allow for the continued use of reconstituted milk in products like yogurt and cheese, provided that ingredient lists are properly labeled, thus balancing industry standards with resource management [4].

导语：9月16日，被誉为"中国质量界最高荣誉"的第五届中国质量奖评选结果重磅揭晓。在这场汇聚能 源、装备制造等国家战略产业领军企业的角逐中，伊利集团凭借卓越的质量创新实践，斩获中国质量奖 提名奖，用"乳业品质"为"中国质造"写下生动注脚。 文化、管理双翼驱动，品质之花盛放 中国质量奖的评选始终与时俱进，不断创新发展。第五届中国质量奖评选同样秉承这一理念，不仅关注 产品质量，更重视企业品质文化。这一背景下，伊利品质文化之花的持续绽放，折射出伊利深厚的品质 文化土壤和丰富的人才储备。 在伊利集团董事长兼总裁潘刚"尊重人、凝聚人、发展人、成就人"理念指导下，伊利极为重视人才体系 与文化传承建设，通过"传帮带"机制将品质基因注入全员。 文化落地需方法论支撑：伊利首创食品安全"三条线"标准(国标线、提升50%的企标线、再提升20%的内 控线)；率先引入在医药行业久负盛名的QbD(质量源于设计)管控体系，用医药标准锻造乳品品质……随 着一系列严格标准转化为行动自觉，"品质"理念融入伊利发展的每一根毛细血管。 据国家市场监督管理总局公示的信息显示，经审查，共有541家组织和73名个人进入第五届中国质量奖 受理名单，评选围绕 ...

Core Insights - The total revenue of 19 dairy companies in A-shares reached 96.559 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 2.06%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 8.326 billion yuan, down 3.11% year-on-year [1][8]. Revenue Performance - Leading companies by revenue include Yili Group with 61.933 billion yuan, Bright Dairy with 12.472 billion yuan, and New Dairy with 5.526 billion yuan [4][8]. - Knight Dairy and Jiahe Food reported revenue growth exceeding 10% [1][4]. Profitability Analysis - Yili Group achieved a net profit of 7.2 billion yuan, significantly higher than other companies, while four companies, including Western Pastoral, reported losses [6][8]. - The average gross margin for the 19 dairy companies was approximately 25.34%, with a median of 26.17%, both showing a slight decline year-on-year [1][8]. Gross Margin Insights - The highest gross margin was recorded by Beingmate at 45.27%, followed by Sunshine Dairy, Yili Group, and Junyao Health, all exceeding 32% [1][8]. - Companies like Knight Dairy, Jiahe Food, and Western Pastoral had gross margins below 15% [8][12].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating to the food and beverage industry [1] Core Insights - The food and beverage sector is experiencing cyclical opportunities due to supply and demand clearing, with performance advantages evident in beverages, snacks, and raw materials. The financials of the liquor sector are improving, particularly for Moutai [3][4] Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - The report suggests increasing holdings in growth stocks within beverages, snacks, and food sectors, highlighting the performance advantages. It recommends overweight positions in elastic liquor stocks such as Hong Kong-listed Zhenjiu Lidu, Shede Liquor, Shanxi Fenjiu, Luzhou Laojiao, and Jiu Gui Jiu. For stable mid-term holdings, it suggests Wuliangye, Guizhou Moutai, Yingjia Gongjiu, Jianshiyuan, and Guqingongjiu. In the beverage sector, it recommends increasing positions in leading companies like Dongpeng Beverage and Chengde Lulou, as well as Hong Kong-listed Nongfu Spring, Master Kong Holdings, and China Resources Beverage. For snacks and food raw materials, it suggests increasing holdings in Bailong Chuangyuan, Yanjinpuzi, Three Squirrels, and Ximai Foods, along with Hong Kong-listed Weilong Delicious. In the beer segment, it recommends increasing positions in Tsingtao Brewery, Zhujiang Brewery, and Bai Run Shares, as well as Hong Kong-listed China Resources Beer. For condiments and livestock, it suggests increasing holdings in Yili Group, New Dairy, Youran Livestock, Modern Farming, Baoli Foods, and Haitian Flavoring [8][9] Liquor Sector - The liquor sector is seeing a clearing of financials, with Moutai showing signs of improved sales. In Q2 2025, high-end, sub-high-end, and regional liquor revenues grew by 3%, declined by 5%, and decreased by 27% year-on-year, respectively. Net profits for these categories also showed a similar trend. The consumption environment is suppressing industry demand, leading to accelerated inventory reduction. Moutai's official data indicates a recovery in terminal sales as traditional festivals approach, with significant month-on-month growth observed since late August. The company emphasizes sustainable high-quality development, which may alleviate supply-demand conflicts and support pricing [9][10] Consumer Goods Sector - The consumer goods sector is characterized by structural growth, with beverages performing well, stable beer sales, and significant differentiation in snacks. The leading companies in condiments are showing advantages, while dairy products are experiencing marginal improvements. The report suggests that new consumer leaders in food additives, health products, beverages, and snacks have potential for future growth, driven by innovation and management strategies that could widen the gap with competitors [11]

9月10日，伊利集团数字科技中心数字技术总监程国强向记者介绍，公司不仅会对奶牛的饮食和运动情 况进行数据监测，还用到计算机视觉技术，识别奶牛的脸部和体态，从而判断出其心情。"奶牛的心情 好不好，直接决定了产奶量"。 在伊利，从养牛环节的奶牛受孕率、配种进度、原料加工准确率，到加工环节的奶源运输、工厂全局作 业状况、订单满足情况，再到销售环节的仓库数据、物流数据，以及售后的消费者反馈，都已被数据中 台密切追踪。 伊利一处牧场内部。 数字化浪潮中，包括伊利在内的诸多乳业企业加紧转型，通过与外部云厂商等的合作，来提升牧场、加 工制造工厂和企业内部管理的智能化程度。 在呼和浩特城区西郊的伊利智慧谷，牧场奶牛的呼吸、泌乳等日常行为被实时监测，并显示在数字大屏 上。 今年初，伊利接入阿里的通义千问大模型，结合专业领域数据打造了自身的AI智能体。 这款智能体可用于企业核心供应链数据分析与决策。阿里云方面介绍，过去，伊利供应链的数据查询分 析依赖专职数据工程师通过编写代码来实现，从需求提出到数据产出需要排队长达2周时间。有了AI智 能体后，业务人员直接用自然语言提问，智能体随即完成数据查询、生成可视化报表并给出业务洞察， 辅 ...

截至9月12日收盘，超级品牌概念下跌1.00%，位居概念板块跌幅榜前列，板块内，百润股份、上汽集 团、金龙鱼等跌幅居前。 今日涨跌幅居前的概念板块 | 概念 | 今日涨跌幅（%） | 概念 | 今日涨跌幅（%） | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 金属锌 | 3.39 | 足球概念 | -1.33 | | 金属铅 | 3.04 | PEEK材料 | -1.13 | | 存储芯片 | 2.76 | 乳业 | -1.12 | | 培育钻石 | 2.73 | BC电池 | -1.02 | | 黄金概念 | 1.83 | 超级品牌 | -1.00 | | 金属铜 | 1.82 | 互联网保险 | -0.98 | | 金属镍 | 1.78 | 太赫兹 | -0.97 | | 小金属概念 | 1.69 | POE胶膜 | -0.93 | | 特色小镇 | 1.66 | 信托概念 | -0.91 | | 国家大基金持股 | 1.64 | 人造肉 | -0.91 | 资金面上看，今日超级品牌概念板块获主力资金净流出34.55亿元，其中，37股获主力资金净流出，10 股主力资金净流出超亿元，净流出资金居 ...

Group 1 - The dairy sector experienced a decline of 1.12%, ranking among the top losers in the concept sector, with companies like Pinwa Food, Junyao Health, and Happy Home seeing significant drops [1][2] - Among the dairy stocks, five companies saw price increases, with Yiatong leading at a rise of 3.74%, followed by *ST Tianshan at 1.10% and Dabeinong at 0.47% [1][2] - The dairy sector faced a net outflow of 631 million yuan from main funds, with 23 stocks experiencing outflows, and nine stocks seeing outflows exceeding 10 million yuan [2][3] Group 2 - The top net outflow was from Yili Group, with a net outflow of 449 million yuan, followed by Beiyinmei with 56 million yuan and Dabeinong with 33 million yuan [2][3] - Conversely, the stocks with the highest net inflow included Yiatong, Wanchen Group, and Tianrun Dairy, with net inflows of 37 million yuan, 17 million yuan, and 4.5 million yuan respectively [2][3] - The trading volume for Yili Group was 1.25%, while Beiyinmei had a turnover rate of 5.90%, indicating varying levels of investor interest [3]

Group 1 - The food and beverage sector experienced a pullback on September 12, with the Food ETF (515710) declining by 1.23% by the end of the trading day [1] - Key stocks in the sector, such as liquor and dairy products, saw significant declines, with Guizhou Moutai dropping 5.28% and Shede Liquor down 3.09% [1] - The overall market sentiment is influenced by recent consumption stimulus policies introduced in various regions, which are expected to boost domestic consumption during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day [3][5] Group 2 - Analysts from Dongxing Securities are optimistic about the recovery of the consumer sector in the second half of the year, particularly in the restaurant industry, driven by tourism and sports economies [3] - The Food ETF manager noted that the current low valuation of the food and beverage sector presents a good investment opportunity, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.52, which is at the 11.76% percentile of the past decade [4] - The white liquor sector is expected to see a recovery as multiple policies are anticipated to improve demand, especially during the upcoming holidays [5][6] Group 3 - The white liquor sector faced significant challenges in the second quarter due to policy impacts, but there are signs of recovery as consumer scenarios improve [6] - The Food ETF (515710) is strategically positioned with approximately 60% of its holdings in leading high-end and mid-range liquor stocks, and nearly 40% in other beverage and dairy segments [6]

Group 1 - The article highlights the launch of a fresh whey drink by HeRun, which has garnered significant industry attention and sparked discussions about the potential of whey-based products [1][2]. - Whey is defined as a byproduct of cheese production, previously considered waste but now recognized for its nutritional value, including high-quality protein and lactose [4][5]. - The processing of whey has evolved, allowing it to be transformed into various forms such as whey powder, demineralized whey powder, and whey protein powder, catering to different food industry needs [5][7]. Group 2 - The global whey market was valued at $9.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $17.82 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.76% [11]. - In China, the whey protein market is expected to grow from $34.6 million in 2021 to $51.8 million by 2025, with an annual growth rate of 11.238%, surpassing the global average [11]. - The primary applications of whey include functional foods, with yogurt, adult milk powder, and milk beverages being the most common products utilizing whey as a key ingredient [11][12]. Group 3 - The article discusses various innovative applications of whey in beverages, snacks, and baking, emphasizing its role as a high-quality protein source that enhances nutritional value and product characteristics [15][18]. - Whey protein is increasingly used in sports nutrition products, including protein powders and energy bars, to meet the demands of different consumer groups [20]. - The competitive landscape of the whey powder market is characterized by leading companies leveraging product quality, brand recognition, pricing strategies, and distribution channels [21]. Group 4 - Major players in the whey market include Yili Group, Mengniu, and FrieslandCampina, which dominate the high-end market in China, collectively holding over 40% market share [21][22]. - Companies like Actus Nutrition and Agropur are recognized as leading manufacturers of whey protein ingredients, supplying a wide range of products for various applications, including infant formula and sports nutrition [22]. - The article also highlights the technological advancements in whey processing, such as membrane filtration and enzymatic hydrolysis, which are helping domestic companies reduce reliance on imports and improve product quality [21][22].