Core Insights - The "Resident Sugar Reduction Index" has been officially released, indicating a continuous growth in the consumption of low-sugar and sugar-free food and beverages in China, reflecting an increasing awareness of healthy eating among residents [1][2] - The index is calculated based on the sales proportion of low-sugar and sugar-free products among all food and beverage sales, with data sourced from JD Supermarket [1] Group 1: Index and Consumption Trends - The index for the first half of this year stands at 180, showing a consistent increase over the past three years [1] - Low-sugar food and beverage consumption is growing at a faster rate compared to sugar-free products, despite the latter having a higher market share [2] - Seasonal variations are evident in the consumption habits of urban and rural residents, with the second quarter consistently showing higher index values compared to other quarters [2] Group 2: Industry Support and Challenges - JD Supermarket has implemented various support measures in terms of traffic, marketing, and supply chain collaboration for low-sugar and sugar-free products [2] - Despite the rapid development of the low-sugar and sugar-free food and beverage industry, significant development obstacles still exist [2]