Core Viewpoint - Anjuke Foods is one of the largest frozen food companies in China, with a designed production capacity of 113.71 million tons for the fiscal year 2024 and a capacity utilization rate of 97.15% [1] Group 1 - The company has maintained a stable capacity utilization rate above 90% over the past three years [1] - The company actively adjusts its production capacity release pace based on macroeconomic changes and market demand [1] - Investors are advised to monitor the company's subsequent annual reports for updates on capacity utilization rates for the current fiscal year [1]

Core Viewpoint - Sanquan Foods plans to invest AUD 280 million (approximately RMB 1.3 billion) to establish a production base in Australia to expand into the Australian, New Zealand, and Southeast Asian markets, despite having cash reserves of less than RMB 600 million by the end of 2024 [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Details - The investment will be funded through the company's own resources and is expected to cover both the investment needs and short-term debt obligations without negatively impacting cash flow or asset status [1]. - The investment structure involves setting up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong, which will then invest in a subsidiary in the Cayman Islands, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Australian production base [2]. Group 2: Market Potential - The average annual consumption of frozen food in Australia is USD 120, significantly higher than China's USD 35, indicating a strong growth potential in the Australian and New Zealand markets [2]. - New Zealand, while smaller in market size, serves as a crucial hub for reaching other South Pacific markets such as Fiji and Samoa [2]. Group 3: Industry Context - Sanquan Foods is not the only domestic frozen food company expanding overseas; other companies like SiNian Foods have already established operations in Australia [3]. - A wave of overseas expansion is noted among various frozen food companies, including Anjuke Foods and Haisun Foods, indicating a broader trend in the industry [6]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - The frozen food market in Southeast Asia is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14% from 2024 to 2029, compared to 9.4% for the Chinese market, highlighting the attractiveness of international markets for domestic companies [9]. - The competitive landscape in the domestic market is becoming saturated, prompting companies to seek growth opportunities abroad [9].

Core Insights - Company is one of the largest frozen food enterprises in China with a designed production capacity of 1.1371 million tons for 2024 and a capacity utilization rate of 97.15% [2] Group 1 - Company is actively managing its investment value and enhancing investor returns through a market value management plan approved on January 26, 2025 [2]

Group 1 - The company, Anjuke Food (603345.SH), is one of the largest frozen food enterprises in China, with a designed production capacity of 1.1371 million tons for the year 2024 [2] - The current capacity utilization rate of the company is 97.15%, maintaining a stable utilization rate above 90% over the past three years [2] - The company actively adjusts its production capacity release pace based on macroeconomic changes and market demand [2]

Core Viewpoint - The restaurant industry experienced high prosperity from 2019 to 2022, but has faced declining demand and performance pressure in 2023, leading to a downward adjustment in valuations, currently around a PE of 20 times. Despite this, the long-term development logic remains solid, with leading companies actively adjusting strategies for growth, indicating potential for a rebound if performance exceeds expectations. Additionally, capital expenditures are expected to decline in 2024, improving free cash flow and shareholder returns [1]. Group 1: Industry Performance - The restaurant industry's revenue growth is expected to slow to low single digits from 2019 to 2024 due to weak consumer recovery, significantly impacting the demand for frozen food products. This has resulted in noticeable declines in the performance of listed companies in the sector, with no clear turning point in sight. Market sentiment regarding the long-term growth potential of leading companies is pessimistic, despite the irreversible trend towards food freezing and significant long-term growth opportunities [2]. - The industry has faced performance pressure due to a mismatch between supply and demand, exacerbated by aggressive expansion during optimistic market conditions in previous years. Increased competition from a fragmented market has led to greater promotional discounts and higher expenditure, resulting in a decline in capital return rates. However, capital expenditures are expected to decrease significantly in 2024, and the total number of employees in the sector has begun to stabilize, indicating an awareness of the supply-demand imbalance and a shift towards active adjustments [3]. Group 2: Company Strategies - Some companies within the sector are actively seeking solutions to break through current challenges by expanding product categories, launching new products, and exploring emerging channels for growth. For instance, Anjuke Foods (603345) has shown strong operational resilience and plans to emphasize product-driven growth by increasing new product launches and focusing on direct-to-consumer sales to enhance profit margins by 2025. Meanwhile, Qianwei Central Kitchen (001215) has been increasing its R&D and sales personnel, enhancing its channel capabilities in both large and small business segments, and is embracing new retail channels to drive growth in dish and baking categories [4]. Group 3: Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch include Anjuke Foods (603345.SH), Qianwei Central Kitchen (001215.SZ), Baoli Foods (603170.SH), and Weizhi Xiang (605089.SH) [5].

Summary of Food Safety Supervision and Inspection in Quanzhou City Core Viewpoint The Quanzhou Market Supervision Administration announced the results of food safety supervision and inspection for 2025, indicating that all 198 batches of food tested were compliant with safety standards, with no batches failing the inspection. Group 1: Inspection Overview - The inspection covered 17 categories of food products, totaling 198 batches, including items such as biscuits, tea, condiments, and meat products [3][4][5]. - All 198 batches were found to be compliant, resulting in a 0% failure rate [3][4]. Group 2: Categories of Food Inspected - The inspected food categories included: - Biscuits - Tea and related products - Condiments - Bean products - Convenience foods - Pastries - Canned foods - Alcoholic beverages - Grain processing products - Meat products - Dairy products - Edible oils (including fats and related products) - Vegetable products - Aquatic products - Frozen foods - Candy products - Beverages [3][4][5]. Group 3: Specific Products and Companies - Specific products inspected included various types of meatballs, fish balls, tofu, and frozen foods from local companies such as: - An Gong Kou Huan Chao (Fujian) Food Co., Ltd. - Jinjiang Shenhuh Town Yuguo Fish Ball Shop - Huian Zhenggang Brothers Food Factory [3][4][5][6]. - The inspection results were part of the routine monitoring by the Quanzhou Market Supervision Administration to ensure food safety compliance in the region [3][4].

Core Viewpoint - The industry has experienced high prosperity from 2019 to 2022, but since 2023, the downturn in market conditions has led to declining performance and pessimistic expectations, resulting in a gradual decline in valuations, with the current PE around 20 times. However, the long-term development logic of the industry remains solid, and leading companies are actively adjusting to seek incremental growth, which could lead to a rebound if performance exceeds expectations [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Performance - The restaurant industry's revenue growth is significantly slowing to low single digits from 2019 to 2024, leading to noticeable pressure on the demand side for the frozen food industry. This has resulted in a decline in the performance of listed companies in the sector over the past two years, with no clear turning point in sight. Market expectations regarding the long-term development space and growth ceiling of leading companies are pessimistic [2]. - The industry is facing a mismatch between supply and demand, exacerbated by increased competition due to prior optimistic expansion. The combination of weak demand and increased supply has led to intensified competition, with mainstream manufacturers prioritizing market share over profit, resulting in increased promotional discounts and higher expenditure, which has decreased the capital return rate in the sector [3]. Group 2: Strategic Adjustments - Some companies within the sector are actively seeking solutions to break the current impasse by expanding product categories, launching new products, and exploring emerging channels for growth. For instance, Anjuke Foods, as a leading player in the frozen food sector, has shown strong operational resilience and plans to emphasize product-driven growth by increasing new product launches and focusing on the consumer end to enhance profit margins by 2025 [4]. - Qianwei Central Kitchen, which has a higher proportion of restaurant business, faces greater short-term performance pressure but has been increasing its R&D and sales personnel in recent years. The company is also enhancing its channel capabilities in both large and small B-end markets while embracing new retail channels and expanding into dish and baking categories to seek incremental growth [4].

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to several companies in the essential consumer goods sector, including Haidilao, Youran Dairy, Jiumaojiu, Modern Farming, Dasheng Holdings, Yihai International, Aoyou, and China Feihe, while Budweiser APAC is rated as "Neutral" [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights a general decline in spot cost indices for six categories of consumer goods, while futures indices primarily increased [38]. - The spot cost indices for dairy products, soft drinks, frozen foods, beer, instant noodles, and condiments changed by -2.92%, -2.46%, -1.88%, -1.78%, -1.58%, and -1.29%, respectively, while the futures cost indices changed by -1.52%/+1.64%/-1.77%/+3.57%/+0.84%/+2.89% [38]. Summary by Category Beer - The spot cost index decreased by 1.78% month-on-month, while the futures index increased by 3.57% [39]. - Year-to-date, the spot and futures indices have changed by -4.54% and -5.08%, respectively [39]. Seasonings - The spot cost index decreased by 1.29% month-on-month, while the futures index increased by 2.89% [40]. - Year-to-date, the spot and futures indices have changed by -1.7% and -3.2%, respectively [40]. Dairy Products - The spot cost index decreased by 2.92% month-on-month, and the futures index decreased by 1.52% [41]. - Year-to-date, the spot and futures indices have changed by -3.87% and -1.08%, respectively [41]. Instant Noodles - The spot cost index decreased by 1.58% month-on-month, while the futures index increased by 0.84% [42]. - Year-to-date, the spot and futures indices have changed by -4.43% and -3.07%, respectively [42]. Frozen Foods - The spot cost index decreased by 1.88% month-on-month, and the futures index decreased by 1.77% [43]. - Year-to-date, the spot and futures indices have changed by -2.95% and -3.6%, respectively [43]. Soft Drinks - The spot cost index decreased by 2.46% month-on-month, while the futures index increased by 1.64% [44]. - Year-to-date, the spot and futures indices have changed by -5.91% and -5%, respectively [44].

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for the company [4]. Core Views - The company has a solid foundation in the instant noodle market, with a strong position in the high-end segment, and is leveraging overseas expansion for new growth [1][2]. - The company is experiencing a recovery in revenue and profit, driven by continuous product innovation and effective marketing strategies [2][3]. - The financial outlook is positive, with expected earnings per share (EPS) growth from 0.27 to 0.34 HKD from 2025 to 2027, indicating a resilient business model [3]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company has been a pioneer in the instant noodle industry since its establishment in 1984, defining global standards and leading the high-quality instant meal trend [1][17]. - It has a concentrated ownership structure, with the majority shareholder holding 72.05% of the shares, ensuring efficient strategic decision-making [24]. Financial Performance - The company’s revenue is projected to be 38.12 billion HKD in 2024, with a net profit of 2.07 billion HKD, reflecting stable profitability [1][3]. - The gross margin is expected to increase to 34.42% in 2024, with a recent recovery in the net profit margin to 10.45% [1][3]. - The company has maintained a stable expense ratio, indicating efficient operational management [2][30]. Industry Analysis - The instant noodle market in China has seen a slowdown in growth, with the market size reaching approximately 1240.14 billion HKD in 2024, but still presents opportunities for innovation and high-end transformation [2][46]. - The frozen food sector is entering a high-growth phase, with the market size expected to reach 2130.9 billion HKD by 2025, driven by evolving consumer preferences and improved logistics [2][46]. Investment Highlights - The core instant noodle business remains robust, while other food segments provide additional growth momentum [2][4]. - The company is effectively controlling costs and maintaining a strong cash flow, supporting consistent dividend payouts [2][3]. - The company is strategically exiting underperforming markets and focusing on Southeast Asia and Australia for expansion [21][24].

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - **Food and Beverage Sector**: The overall situation in the food and beverage sector is currently at a historical low in institutional holdings, with the food and beverage index declining for four consecutive years since 2021. The fundamentals and expectations are also at low levels, making it a potential time for bottom-fishing opportunities [2][3][4]. Key Insights and Arguments - **Snack Sector**: The snack sector is expected to rebound as new products are launched and the third quarter enters a peak sales season. Short-term data is anticipated to improve, with a significant verification point in Q1 2026 during the Chinese New Year, which is expected to show impressive growth due to a low base [1][3]. - **Konjac Products**: The konjac category continues to grow, with companies like Wei Long and Yan Jin adjusting their SKUs and channels, leading to short-term performance pressure. Yan Jin is expected to maintain a growth rate of 20-25% in the second half of the year [1][4]. - **Wan Chen Company**: The resignation of the chairman and the appointment of new management is seen as a positive development. The company is expected to open 1,000 to 2,000 new stores in the first half of the year, with a projected net profit of around 250 million RMB [1][5]. - **Frozen Food Sector**: The frozen food sector is under pressure, with Anji experiencing single-digit revenue growth and profit decline due to various factors including a ban on alcohol and price fluctuations. The company aims for close to 10% revenue growth in the second half of the year [1][7]. Additional Important Content - **Diverse Performance Among Snack Companies**: Companies like Yan Jin and Wei Long are performing well, while others like Gan Yuan are facing challenges due to channel changes. Gan Yuan's revenue is expected to remain flat or slightly decline, and the company is focusing on new product promotions [1][6]. - **Beer and Seasoning Sectors**: The beer sector faced challenges in Q2 due to external factors and a ban on alcohol, but cost reductions have helped maintain overall industry profits. Recommended companies include Yanjing, Zhujiang, and China Resources [2][9]. - **Dairy Sector**: The dairy sector is experiencing a high level of activity, driven by travel and hot weather. Companies like Yili and Mengniu are expected to show improved performance, with Yili's liquid milk revenue expected to remain stable [2][20]. - **Market Dynamics**: The market for soft drinks and dairy products is competitive, with companies like Nongfu Spring recovering from a low base and showing significant growth. The decline in PET prices is beneficial for profit margins [2][16][17]. Conclusion The food and beverage sector is currently navigating through a challenging environment, with varying performances across different categories. Opportunities for investment exist, particularly in the snack and dairy sectors, while caution is advised in the frozen food and beer sectors due to ongoing pressures.