KJS(SH:601579) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-28 10:49Core Insights - Industry investment is a key engine for the evolution of the liquor industry, providing necessary funding and support for channel expansion, product innovation, and brand building [2] - The rise of "micro-drinking socialization" and "self-consumption" among younger generations has made the dual approach of capital and industry essential for the liquor sector to grasp future growth opportunities [2] - The AIIC2025 Liquor Industry Investment and Innovation Conference will launch the "AIIC New Growth Liquor Consumption Fund" with an initial scale of 500 million yuan, aimed at discovering innovative projects and providing financial support [2] Industry Trends - The new liquor segment has become a typical representative of industry investment driving innovation, reflecting how capital resonates with consumer trends [3] - From 2020 to 2021, the market size of new liquor brands surged from approximately 20 billion yuan to 30 billion yuan, with a compound annual growth rate of about 30% [3] - The new liquor segment is expected to grow from 57 billion yuan to between 74.3 billion and 75 billion yuan from 2024 to 2025, maintaining a compound annual growth rate of 25% to 30% [3] Company Developments - In October, Mixue Group invested nearly 300 million yuan to gain control of the fresh beer brand "Fulu Family," marking a significant move into the fresh beer sector [4] - Bottle Planet Group achieved a 16% organic revenue growth in 2024, with its low-alcohol new liquor business growing by 30% [4] - The traditional yellow wine leader, Kuaijishan, launched a sparkling yellow wine in August 2023, achieving over 10 million yuan in sales within 72 hours during the 2024 "618" event [8] Conference Insights - The AIIC2025 conference will provide a platform for industry innovators to share practical experiences and insights [4][11] - The event will serve as a strategic window for participants to engage directly with industry capital and learn about emerging growth trends [11] - Design has become a crucial factor in attracting younger consumers, with significant collaborations established with well-known liquor companies for packaging design [10]