娃哈哈，大消息！宗馥莉已辞职，或将独立运营“娃小宗”！

Group 1 - Zong Fuli has resigned from her positions as legal representative, director, and chairman of Wahaha Group as of September 12, 2023, confirmed by the company [1] - Zong Fuli remains the second-largest shareholder of Wahaha Group despite her resignation [1] - Zong Fuli's career includes various roles within Wahaha Group, culminating in her appointment as legal representative and chairman in August 2024 [1] Group 2 - The resignation is reportedly linked to trademark compliance issues related to her new brand "Wawa Xiaozong," which is unrelated to Wahaha Group [2] - "Wawa Xiaozong" is a sugar-free tea beverage brand launched by Hongsheng Group in 2025, with trademarks registered across multiple categories [2] - Following the death of the founder, Wahaha Group plans to transition to the new brand "Wawa Xiaozong" starting from the 2026 sales year to ensure brand compliance [2] Group 3 - Several Wahaha-related companies have undergone name changes to incorporate "Hongsheng" since September 2023, indicating a shift in branding strategy [3] - Over ten Wahaha subsidiaries have changed their names to include "Hongsheng" this year, reflecting a broader rebranding effort [3] - Hongsheng Beverage Group, established in 2003 and led by Zong Fuli since 2007, has transformed from a contract manufacturer to a full-chain beverage industry expert [3] Group 4 - Hongsheng Beverage Group has applied for multiple trademarks related to "Wawa Xiaozong," "Zong Xiaohai," and "Wawa Xiaohai," covering various food and beverage categories [4] - Several of these trademarks are currently in the preliminary examination stage [4]