New Consumption Overview - Mengniu launched cheese balls with strawberry and mixed fruit flavors, reduced sugar and fat, and a cheese content of ≥ 20% [4] - Huggies upgraded its Little Forest series with a new "0 mark" design for better comfort [7] - Meiji Savas introduced a new milk beverage providing 15 grams of protein per 250ml, with a 0 fat formula [7] - WE11DONE released its 2025 Autumn/Winter collection themed "Punk Wonderland" [7] - Babycare launched a lightweight stroller weighing only 6.5kg, designed for easy folding and portability [9] - DQ introduced new Angus beef burgers in Shanghai [11] - Qihua Dun appointed a new CEO, Christian Stammkoetter, effective March 1, 2026 [13] - Master Kong launched a new product aimed at competing with the takeaway industry [13] - Zhang Liang exited as a direct shareholder of Zhang Liang Spicy Hot Pot [13] - Yonghui opened its first modified store in Tangshan [13] - Walmart launched an AI-driven super agent to optimize shopping experiences [13] - Meituan's Happy Monkey supermarket opened its first store nationwide [12] - Douben Dou collaborated with the animated series "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" to launch a co-branded soy milk [12] New Products - Mengniu launched cheese balls with reduced sugar and fat, featuring real fruit jam and cheese [4] - Suntory is set to launch The Bezel s non-alcoholic beer, providing a beer-like experience with 0.00% alcohol [4] - Yili QQ Star introduced a new cheese stick made from A2 milk, suitable for children [4] - Haagen-Dazs released a Mid-Autumn ice cream gift box inspired by Dunhuang motifs [4] Industry Events - Qihua Dun appointed a new CEO, Christian Stammkoetter, effective March 1, 2026 [13] - Master Kong launched a new product to challenge the takeaway industry at the 25th China Convenience Food Conference [13] - Chanel celebrated the 10th anniversary of its "Through Her Lens" program at the Tribeca Film Festival [13] - Balenciaga launched a new tote bag priced at 8200 yuan [14] - Zhang Liang exited as a direct shareholder of Zhang Liang Spicy Hot Pot [13] - Yonghui opened its first modified store in Tangshan [13] - Walmart introduced an AI-driven super agent to enhance shopping experiences [13] Investment and Financing Trends - PhDUO completed an angel round financing of tens of millions [21] - KuaFu Technology secured several million in Pre-A round financing led by Fosun Rui Zheng [21] - PepsiCo increased its stake in Celsius through a $585 million deal [21] - Three Squirrels established a food company in Foshan with a registered capital of 100 million [23] - New Hong Electronics completed several hundred million in strategic financing [24] - ST United received approval for a 3 billion acquisition of RunTian Industrial [24] - GREENLAB completed nearly 10 million in Pre-A round financing [24] - Chery Holdings acquired 100% of Dream Future [24] - Huami Technology acquired core assets of Wild.AI to support female athletes [25] - Kering and Mayhoola announced a delay in acquiring the remaining stake in Valentino [25] Food Industry Developments - Starbucks announced the rollout of an AI inventory management system in over 11,000 stores in North America [27] - Meituan's Happy Monkey supermarket opened its first store in Hangzhou [27] - Yang Guofu Group established two companies in Dongjiang with a total registered capital of 155 million [27] - Douben Dou launched a co-branded soy milk with "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" [27] - HeMa launched a new rambutan juice drink with ≥ 35% fruit and vegetable juice content [28] - Starbucks opened its first store in Tokyo offering freshly baked bread [28] - Qing Shang introduced a new drink made from various natural ingredients [28] - McDonald's exited the American Restaurant Association over wage payment disagreements [28] - Fengxing Milk launched a new ginger milk product [31] - Dongpeng Beverage established a new company with a registered capital of 10 million [31]

Core Viewpoint - The release of the brand story video "Big Industry, Small People" by China Oriental Education Group highlights the vital role of vocational education in driving China's economic transformation and upgrading through the dedication of vocational teachers [1][3]. Group 1: Talent Supply System - The restaurant industry, with a market size of 5 trillion yuan and 20 million jobs, is supported by New Oriental Culinary Education's three-dimensional training model of "skill inheritance - mindset cultivation - industry adaptation" [4]. - The educational philosophy of teacher Zhou Houchao emphasizes the importance of practical skills, aligning with the industry's shift from traditional kitchens to modern restaurant management [4]. - The 700,000 graduates not only fill basic job vacancies but many become technical backbones of chain restaurants or entrepreneurs, facilitating a transition from "quantity accumulation" to "quality enhancement" in the industry [4]. Group 2: Industry Response Mechanism - In the booming e-commerce sector, Xinhua Computer Education's strategy showcases a "professional iteration response mechanism" to keep pace with rapid industry changes [6]. - Teacher Fu Xiaoyan notes that the shelf life of operational knowledge is shorter than that of milk, prompting the education system to update courses faster than the industry average [6]. - This proactive approach enables graduates to quickly enter emerging roles in new media content operations, contributing significantly to the digital economy [6]. Group 3: Education-Industry Integration - The explosive growth of the new energy vehicle industry tests vocational education's ability to adapt to technological changes, with Wan Tong Automotive Education achieving a 96.2% employment rate through a collaborative model [8]. - Teacher Jia Kaijun's transition from traditional vehicles to electric vehicles reflects the educational institution's alignment with industry technological transformations [8]. - By establishing training bases with companies like BYD and Chery, the institution integrates corporate technical standards into teaching modules, addressing labor shortages and promoting the dissemination of industry standards [8]. Group 4: Service Industry Quality Upgrade - Ouman Di Fashion Beauty Education reveals the key to upgrading service industry quality through a competition-driven model [10]. - Teacher Zeng Li emphasizes resilience in facing pressure, which is essential for the beauty industry’s shift from skill-based services to experience economy [10]. - The success in various authoritative competitions demonstrates the transformation of industry aesthetic trends and service standards into competitive benchmarks, enhancing students' professional competitiveness and promoting international development in the beauty industry [10]. Group 5: Regional Development and Integration - The video was filmed at China Oriental Education's Sichuan Vocational Education Industrial Park, which serves as a crucial educational hub in Southwest China [12]. - This park integrates teaching, training, research, and industry connections, providing a quality platform for vocational teachers and acting as a talent incubator for regional industrial development [12]. - By consolidating local industrial resources and deepening school-enterprise cooperation, the institution ensures that educational outcomes effectively meet regional industrial upgrading needs [12].