Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-12-18 00:04Core Insights - The food and beverage industry has entered a new normal since the beginning of the year, with an overall weak consumption environment [1] - The industry is focusing on high quality-price ratios, functionality, health, and emotional consumption trends [1] - The demand for the liquor industry continues to show weak prosperity, compounded by new regulations leading to significant adjustments on both supply and demand sides [1] - There is a divergence in performance among consumer goods, with beverages and snacks showing better prosperity [1] - Looking ahead to next year, the industry is expected to continue a weak recovery with strong differentiation, relying more on product innovation, fragmented channel layouts, and expanding consumer demographics [1] - Companies with strong brand power, product innovation capabilities, channel control, and excellent supply chain efficiency will be able to navigate through cycles and achieve high-quality growth [1]