Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2026-01-28 05:46Group 1 - The core report from Brand Finance reveals that 68 Chinese brands made it to the 2026 Global Brand Value Top 500 list, with Nongfu Spring ranking 160th, marking a significant rise since its first entry in 2024 [1] - Nongfu Spring has established itself as the only soft drink brand from China on the list, following Moutai and Wuliangye in the food and beverage sector [1] - The company reported strong performance in its mid-2025 financials, with packaged water revenue exceeding 9.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.7%, and tea beverage sales surpassing 10 billion yuan for the first time, becoming the primary growth driver [1] Group 2 - At the 2025 dealer conference, Nongfu Spring reiterated its core development strategy of strengthening water, expanding tea, and developing new products, which has garnered positive outlooks from research institutions [2] - Morningstar noted that ready-to-drink juice and coffee will become new revenue and profit growth drivers for Nongfu Spring, with strong performance expected from its water-soluble C100 products and NFC juice [2] - The company is expanding its product matrix with successful new launches in 2025, including various tea and coffee products, which have received favorable market feedback [2] Group 3 - Nongfu Spring has entered the top three in the global non-alcoholic beverage brand value rankings, trailing only Coca-Cola and Pepsi, thus reshaping the competitive landscape of the global soft drink industry [3] - The company has initiated its global expansion, targeting markets in Hong Kong and Singapore, while maintaining a commitment to innovation and quality [3] - Nongfu Spring aims to promote Chinese health culture and quality lifestyle globally, contributing to the narrative of increasing brand value for Chinese companies [3]