New Consumption Highlights - Let Tea became the exclusive tea beverage sponsor for Zhejiang TV's "2025 13th Yao Foundation Charity Match," showcasing its brand strength alongside other well-known brands like Wuliangye and Taobao [5][6] - Mogao Co. launched low-bubble wine, expanding its product line with four core strategic new products [6] - Master Kong introduced a new "Specially Fresh Noodles," utilizing a unique cooking process to replicate the taste of freshly cooked noodles [7] - Lays released limited-edition "Sparkling Water Flavor Chips," featuring two flavors that simulate a bubbly taste [8] - AW, a high-end organic supermarket, opened its first store in China, targeting health-conscious consumers [13] - JD.com completed the acquisition of Hong Kong's Jia Bao Food, establishing a new innovative retail division [17] - Bai Ji Fu launched a new strawberry-flavored cheese product, emphasizing high nutritional value [19] - Ha Yao Group's Sanjing Children's Pharmaceutical launched a new children's skincare brand [25] - Proya announced actress Song Jia as its global skincare brand ambassador, enhancing its brand image [25] Industry Events - Asics collaborated with SHUSHU/TONG to launch a new sneaker line, blending unique aesthetics with classic shoe designs [10] - Dream Ice Cream's new CEO visited China, highlighting the importance of the Chinese market for the company's growth [12] - Junlebao and Jiangnan University established a joint innovation center focused on probiotics [12] - The first store of "Tao Xiaopang" supermarket opened in Chongqing, marking its expansion beyond Henan [12] - Fonterra expanded its cheese production capacity in the UK to meet rising demand [12] Investment and Financing Trends - Hangzhou He Peng Biotechnology secured 10 million RMB in angel financing to enhance product development and market expansion [13] - A2 Milk Company announced the acquisition of Yashili New Zealand Dairy for approximately NZD 282 million [16] - JD.com completed the acquisition of Hong Kong's Jia Bao Food, furthering its retail strategy [17] - Arla Foods invested €5.09 million to expand its cheese production line in Bahrain [16] New Product Launches - White Elephant launched a new 1L sugar-free tea, made from selected tea leaves [6] - Li Ziyuan introduced a new bubble milk product with low fat and sodium content [7] - Mengniu launched two new products, including lactose-free milk to cater to lactose-intolerant consumers [7] - Dali's Douben Dou launched a new fruit-flavored soy milk, combining fruit flavors with rich soy taste [7] - Light Up Water introduced barley leaf green juice powder, emphasizing health benefits [22] Beauty and Personal Care Developments - LV opened its first global beauty and fragrance store in Nanjing, marking a significant expansion in the beauty sector [25] - Haya Group's Sanjing Children's Pharmaceutical launched a new children's skincare brand [25] - The skincare brand Oneskin completed a $20 million financing round led by Prelude Growth Partners [15] - The personal care brand Earthism appears to have closed its online stores, indicating potential challenges in the market [28]