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Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Buy" (maintained) [3] Core Views - The food and beverage industry saw a slight increase of 0.68% from July 14 to July 18, 2025, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.41 percentage points [5][10] - The report highlights a cyclical adjustment in the liquor sector, particularly focusing on channel transformation and the establishment of provincial joint venture companies by Moutai to stabilize prices and develop regional cultural liquor [6][8] - The report suggests that consumer demand remains under pressure, and there is a need to focus on innovation in product categories, channels, and consumption scenarios while also identifying undervalued opportunities in traditional consumption areas [8][46] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The food and beverage industry experienced a relative return of -3.5% over one month, -14.8% over three months, and -15.0% over twelve months [4] - The industry ranked 14th out of 31 sectors in terms of performance during the specified period [5] Liquor Sector Insights - As of July 18, 2025, the wholesale reference price for Moutai was 1930 RMB per bottle, a decrease of 0.77% from the previous week [6][22] - Moutai's strategy includes forming joint venture companies with local distributors to stabilize prices and develop cultural liquor products, with a target price of over 2000 RMB for these products [6] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on two main lines: stable demand leaders with strong risk resistance and companies actively innovating in new products, channels, and high-growth scenarios [8][46] - Specific companies to watch include Qingdao Beer, Andeli, Chengde Lulou, Shanxi Fenjiu, Guizhou Moutai, and Yanjinpuzi [8][46]