Star Brands - Chow Sang Sang has officially raised prices today, with gold jewelry increasing by 10%-13%, and some items seeing price hikes of up to 1500 yuan [2] - The new zodiac Maotai liquor was launched and quickly sold out, with scalpers offering a buyback price of 3000 yuan for the base model priced at 1899 yuan, although experts suggest that the market for such collectibles may not see a repeat of past speculative trends [2] - Pop Mart has established six global production bases, including in Indonesia, Cambodia, and Mexico, enhancing its overseas supply chain and supporting global business expansion [2] Consumer Platforms - Douyin E-commerce has released a clothing industry operation guide to address issues of non-compliance and transparency in marketing practices among merchants and influencers [5] - Hema has signed a contract for its first store in Yancheng, marking its expansion into the city and enhancing local consumer experience [6] - Meituan Keeta has launched its food delivery service in Bahrain, continuing its regional expansion strategy after successful launches in other Middle Eastern countries [7] Investment and Financing - Grandpa's Farm International Holdings has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, reporting revenues of approximately 780 million yuan for the first nine months of 2025, with significant rankings in the organic baby food market [8] - Jollibee Foods Corporation plans to spin off its international business and list it on a U.S. stock exchange by the end of 2027, aiming to accelerate its global expansion strategy [8] Consumer Dynamics - Pang Dong Lai has apologized and initiated a product recall after a customer reported finding a fly in their tea, emphasizing the importance of product quality and customer experience [9][10] - A customer in Hunan reported finding a fly in a sealed cup of milk tea from Mixue Ice City, raising concerns about food safety and customer service response [11] - Café de Coral has acknowledged food poisoning cases linked to its dishes and expressed concern for affected customers, reaffirming its commitment to food safety standards [12] - Bawang Tea Ji has responded to a viral video of an employee preparing tea with bare hands, clarifying that the incident involved waste materials and that the employee has been dismissed [12]

近日，香港卫生署卫生防护中心通报称，正调查两宗有流行病学关联的食物中毒个案群组，共涉及四男四女，年龄介乎3岁-69岁，他们分别于2025年12月21 日在位于美孚新邨万事达广场的大家乐分店购买外卖带子炒饭及盆菜，食用后10-29小时先后出现腹泻、腹痛、呕吐和发烧等病征。 香港卫生署卫生防护中心表示，其中7名受影响人士已求医，其中1人须留院治理，其大便样本验出沙门氏菌。全部受影响人士现时情况稳定。 该负责人指出，中国内地的大家乐所有餐品（包括盆菜）均严格遵循国家食品安全标准，并在内地独立生产与运营。目前一切正常，请广大市民顾客放心食 用。同时，亦提醒顾客务必按盆菜产品标签指引储存与食用。 该中心指出，相关部门已到涉事食物业处所调查，检视食物烹调流程和卫生，并抽取食物及环境样本作化验。初步调查显示有关食物在处理过程中存在交叉 污染的风险。香港食物安全中心已实时指示有关处所暂停供应涉事食物、清洁消毒处所，及向餐厅员工提供食物安全和环境卫生教育。目前调查仍然继续。 通报截图 1月4日，大家乐集团相关负责人向南都湾财社记者表示，大家乐集团十分关注有顾客进食盆菜后出现不适之怀疑个案，并对受影响顾客表示慰问。根据香港 卫生 ...

Core Insights - The debate surrounding pre-prepared meals has gained significant public attention, evolving from a corporate discussion to a widespread societal issue, highlighting existing controversies and confusions within the industry [1] - The pre-prepared meal market in China is projected to reach a scale of 485 billion yuan in 2024, with an expected growth to 617.3 billion yuan by 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 27.3% [1] Industry Overview - Pre-prepared meals have become a cost-reduction and efficiency-enhancing tool for many restaurant businesses, with overall costs decreasing by 8% after their adoption [2] - Over 80% of chain restaurants utilize pre-prepared meals, with a significant demand coming from quick-service restaurants and takeaway outlets [2] - Research indicates that over 70% of takeaway businesses incorporate pre-prepared meal options, with "meal kits" being a common offering [2] Market Dynamics - As of 2024, there are approximately 28,000 registered companies related to pre-prepared meals in China, with a projected annual registration exceeding 11,700, marking a year-on-year growth of 120.43% [2] - By August of this year, 9,291 pre-prepared meal-related companies had been registered, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 23.32% [2] - The majority of pre-prepared meal companies are concentrated in East China, accounting for 40.15% of the total [2] Consumer Sentiment - Consumer opinions on pre-prepared meals are polarized, with some embracing the convenience and variety they offer, particularly for gatherings and special occasions [2]