Group 1: Market Trends - Lemon prices have surged significantly, with wholesale prices rising from approximately 9 yuan/kg at the beginning of the year to 14 yuan/kg, and reaching as high as 24 yuan/kg in some markets [2][4] - The national average wholesale price for lemons in June was 12.96 yuan/kg, marking a 13.5% increase from May and a 65% increase year-on-year [2] - Coffee bean prices have also seen dramatic fluctuations, with certain blends increasing from about 65 yuan/bag to 90 yuan/bag, reflecting a nearly 40% rise [2][4] Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply of lemons has been adversely affected by extreme weather conditions, leading to a significant drop in production, particularly in major producing areas like Sichuan [4] - Coffee production in key exporting countries such as Brazil and Vietnam has also been impacted by unfavorable weather, contributing to a tightening global supply [4][5] - The demand for both lemons and coffee has been on the rise, with China's coffee market expected to exceed 310 billion yuan by the end of 2024, growing at approximately 18% year-on-year [5][6] Group 3: Financial Tools and Risk Management - The introduction of coffee futures is anticipated to provide a systematic mechanism for price discovery and risk hedging, which is currently lacking in the market [1][7] - Companies are increasingly looking to lock in prices through forward contracts and financial instruments to manage the volatility of raw material costs [6][8] - The use of futures and options is expected to play a crucial role in stabilizing costs and enhancing pricing power for companies in the new consumption landscape [1][7]