Core Viewpoint - The performance of foreign dairy companies in China, including Nestlé, Danone, FrieslandCampina, and Abbott, has shown overall positive results in the first half of the year, driven primarily by the rapid growth of high-end products like Aptamil and FrieslandCampina's Royal FrieslandCampina [1][3][4]. Financial Performance - Danone reported a sales increase of 4.2% to €13.737 billion, with volume/portfolio growth of 2.6% and pricing up by 1.7% [3]. - FrieslandCampina's revenue grew by 6.4% to €6.847 billion [3]. - Abbott's revenue for the first half reached approximately $21.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.7% [3]. - Nestlé achieved sales of approximately CHF 44.2 billion, with an organic growth rate of 2.9% [3]. Regional Insights - Danone's China region (CNAO) recorded sales of approximately €2.017 billion, a year-on-year increase of 11.3%, with a notable 12.4% growth in Q2 [4]. - FrieslandCampina's professional nutrition segment saw an 18.1% revenue increase to €718 million, with operating profit rising by 61% to €219 million [5]. Market Trends - There is a strong demand for high-quality professional nutrition products among Chinese consumers, with FrieslandCampina's Royal FrieslandCampina leading the market [5]. - Danone's online business has surpassed offline sales, indicating a shift in consumer purchasing behavior [6]. - The infant formula market in China is recovering, with expectations for continued growth in the second half of the year [7]. Competitive Landscape - The competition between domestic and foreign dairy companies is intensifying, with domestic brands like Feihe gaining ground [8]. - Analysts suggest that the future of the high-end and ultra-high-end milk powder market may be dominated by foreign brands, supported by domestic brands [8][9].