Group 1 - The 10th China International Baking Autumn Exhibition was held from October 17 to 19, attracting over 600 leading companies from 54 countries and regions, with more than 100,000 professional visitors, marking a record high in scale [1] - Yibao Group showcased its position as a "leader in healthy baking," emphasizing its innovative health product matrix and comprehensive industry chain layout, indicating strong potential for the industry's shift towards nutrition and functionality [1] - The forum focused on the innovative application of nuts in baked goods, aiming to transform nuts from traditional ingredients into "superfoods" that activate products and create surprises, providing new ideas and momentum for the baking industry's innovation [3] Group 2 - The Chinese nut market is projected to exceed 300 billion yuan in 2024, with an expected growth to 428.3 billion yuan by 2029, indicating a potential increase of over 100 billion yuan in the next five years [3] - 83% of consumers prefer "0 additives, low/no sugar" clean label products, with the share of nuts in e-commerce platforms rising from 28.8% in 2023 to 31.9% in 2024, reflecting a significant shift in consumer preferences [3] - Three squirrels reported a 52% year-on-year increase in sales for its baking category, reaching 300 million yuan in 2024, with health-focused products like whole grain nut bread contributing significantly [5] Group 3 - The baking industry is undergoing a strategic transformation from "eating enough" to "eating well and healthily," driven by national policies and the health status of the population, revealing substantial market potential in segmented consumption scenarios [5][9] - The current health challenges in China, such as over 50% obesity rate and 27.8% hypertension rate, highlight the need for the baking industry to innovate and upgrade its offerings [9] - The demand for baked goods is becoming more refined and diversified, with different consumer groups seeking specific health-oriented products, reshaping the competitive landscape of the baking market [9] Group 4 - Yibao Group's participation in the exhibition received positive feedback, confirming the industry's shift from "flavor-led" to "nutrition-enabled" transformation [13][15] - The company’s nut snacks attracted significant attention, with over 3,000 samples distributed, aligning with the clean label market trend and demonstrating Yibao's capability to drive product innovation based on consumer needs [13][15] - Yibao Group aims to lead the baking industry towards a transformation that balances health and taste, reinforcing its strategic path centered on "nutritional innovation" [16][18]