Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-05-09 10:05Industry Dynamics - Ten individuals from the liquor industry were recognized as national labor models and advanced workers at a ceremony celebrating the 100th anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions [3] - A new national standard for rice-flavored liquor will be implemented on May 1, 2026, focusing on sensory quality and production process control, which aims to enhance consumer perception and trust in the product [5] - Five major liquor exhibitions have been included in the "Ten Cities Linkage Sharing Food and Drink" initiative for 2025, organized by various government departments [6] - The first local safety production standard for the Helan Mountain East Ridge wine region will take effect on June 3, 2025, providing guidelines for safety hazard inspections in wine production [7] - Yibin's projected liquor production for 2024 is 213,500 kiloliters, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 3.6% [7] Company Dynamics - As of April 30, 2024, 21 listed liquor companies reported a total revenue of 443.96 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.63%, and a net profit of 167.72 billion yuan, up 6.79% [8] - In Q1 2025, 19 listed liquor companies achieved a revenue of 149.32 billion yuan, growing by 2.20%, and a net profit of 63.11 billion yuan, increasing by 2.26% [10] - Major companies like Kweichow Moutai and Luzhou Laojiao are leveraging AI tools to enhance brand influence and operational efficiency [11] - Jiangsu Jinshiyuan has established a Customer Relationship Management Department to improve internal management and resource allocation [11] - Qingdao Beer plans to acquire 100% equity of Shandong Jimo Yellow Wine Factory for 665 million yuan [12]