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Core Viewpoint - Zhong Shanshan has resumed aggressive strategies, leading to a strong performance in the first half of 2025 for Nongfu Spring, with revenue reaching 25.622 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.6%, and net profit of 7.622 billion yuan, up 22.1% [6][7][20] Revenue Breakdown - The main revenue sources for Nongfu Spring remain tea beverages and packaged drinking water, accounting for over 70% of total revenue [6] - Tea beverage revenue reached 10.089 billion yuan, marking a significant increase from 8.43 billion yuan in the same period last year, with an additional 1.659 billion yuan in sales [6][7] - Packaged drinking water revenue showed signs of recovery, totaling 9.443 billion yuan, a 10.7% increase year-on-year, although it has not yet returned to the pre-2024 levels [6][7] Market Dynamics - The company has shifted from a defensive to an offensive strategy following last year's public relations issues, focusing on increasing sales of packaged water products [7][9] - Other beverage categories, such as functional drinks and fruit juices, also saw growth, with functional drinks generating 2.898 billion yuan (up 13.6%) and fruit juices 2.564 billion yuan (up 21.3%) [7] Competitive Landscape - The unsweetened tea market, previously experiencing rapid growth, is now facing a slowdown, with only a few brands, including Nongfu Spring, maintaining stable growth [9][10] - Despite being a leading player in the unsweetened tea segment, the company faces competition from promotional activities launched by rivals like Oriental Leaf [10][11] New Product Development - Nongfu Spring is entering the iced tea market with a new product, "Iced Tea," which emphasizes 100% tea leaf extraction and aims to compete with established brands like Yuanqi Forest [13][14] - The company plans to invest 2 billion yuan in research and promotion for this new product, which has already been paired with promotional activities to boost consumer engagement [13][20] Expansion Strategies - The company is enhancing its product offerings and distribution channels, including collaborations with Sam's Club for exclusive products [18][19] - Nongfu Spring has also begun its international expansion, entering the Hong Kong market with seven core brands, aiming for high-end brand validation and exploring further overseas opportunities [19][20]