商超促销，传统口味走俏！记者实探广州月饼市场

Core Insights - The Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day overlap this year, leading to an early surge in mooncake sales as consumers begin purchasing earlier than usual [5][7] - Traditional brands and flavors remain popular among consumers, but innovative products are also gaining traction [7][8] Sales Trends - Many supermarkets, such as Aeon, have set up dedicated mooncake promotion areas, with prices ranging from 100 to 500 yuan [3][5] - Discounts are prevalent, with some mooncakes offered at 10% off, and promotional activities continuing until September 30 [3][5] - The price range that consumers prefer is primarily between 100 and 250 yuan, indicating a trend towards affordability [5][7] Consumer Preferences - Classic flavors like double yolk lotus seed paste and modern options like low-sugar mooncakes are both in demand [7][9] - There is a noticeable divide in consumer demographics, with traditional customers focusing on brand and quality, while younger consumers seek health-conscious and innovative options [7][8] Online Sales Performance - Online platforms are experiencing a significant increase in mooncake sales, with search volumes for mooncake gift boxes in Guangzhou rising nearly eightfold week-over-week [8] - Local specialty mooncakes and low-sugar options are becoming mainstream for gift-giving, with sales on platforms like Meituan doubling compared to last year [8][9] New Product Launches - Companies like Hema are introducing their own low-sugar mooncake brands, which have seen over 40% growth since their launch [9] - The popularity of regional flavors, particularly from Yunnan and Guizhou, is on the rise, with new creative mooncake options being introduced [9]