Core Insights - Birch sap is emerging as a new trend in the beverage industry, attracting major players like Huiyuan and Diao Yao to enter the market [1][2] - The industry is experiencing rapid growth, with a significant increase in search interest and product offerings, but faces challenges such as quality inconsistency and misleading advertising [3][9] Company Developments - Huiyuan has launched NFC (Not From Concentrate) birch sap, sourced from its own forest management company, priced at approximately 5.99 yuan per 200ml bottle [2][5] - Diao Yao has introduced birch sap soda, leveraging a unique product form to differentiate itself in a market with limited offerings [3][4] - The birch sap market is seeing a variety of brands, including Lin Yuan Chun and Quan Yang Quan, with Lin Yuan Chun reportedly selling nearly 100 million yuan worth of product in four months [3][10] Industry Trends - The birch sap sector is currently characterized as having "categories without brands," indicating a lack of dominant market leaders despite consumer awareness of the product category [4][9] - The introduction of the "Natural Birch Sap" group standard aims to regulate the industry, addressing issues of quality and misleading claims [9][10] - Prices for birch sap products are decreasing, with some brands reducing prices compared to earlier this year, indicating a competitive market environment [11]