桃李面包致歉

Core Viewpoint - The advertisement for "Peach Li Egg Mooncake" by Peach Li Bread has sparked controversy due to its provocative wording, leading to a swift retraction of the ad after just one day of being online [3][5]. Company Overview - Peach Li Bread Co., Ltd., originally established as Shenyang Peach Li Food Co., Ltd. in 1997, specializes in baked goods including bread, pastries, and seasonal products like mooncakes and rice dumplings. The company is known as the "first bread stock" in A-shares, having been listed in December 2015 [5][6]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Peach Li Bread reported a revenue of 2.611 billion yuan, a decrease of 409 million yuan or 13.55% compared to the same period last year [6]. - Research and development expenses for the same period amounted to 10.66 million yuan, down 30.81% year-on-year, representing only 0.4% of total revenue [6]. - Advertising and promotional expenses reached 42.96 million yuan, showing an increase of over 40% compared to 30.60 million yuan in the same period of 2024 [6]. Advertising Controversy - The controversial advertisement was part of an initiative to engage employees of different age groups in creating diverse content, resulting in 20 versions being produced. However, one version led to significant backlash from consumers [5][6]. - Following the backlash, the company expressed apologies and committed to improving its review processes to better balance creativity with caution in future advertising [5][6].