Spring has arrived in a world that is still in the grip of the COVID-19 epidemic. However, the epidemic is clearly on its retreat in China and the nation’s food and beverage suppliers are celebrating this with an outburst of pink-coloured products. This blog does not require a lot of explanation; the pictures speak for themselves. Moreover, this post is a good overview of China’s most popular foods and drinks at this moment.
Domestic brands
Shipin Puzi (nuts, seeds, etc.)
Xiangpiaopiao, the top manufacturer of the immensely popular milk tea
Bee & Cheery (Baicaowei) (snacks, candy)
Rio (cocktails)
Hsufuchi (candy, biscuits)
International brands
A commendable number of international brands is participating in this pink spring campaign.
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Peter Peverelli is active in and with China since 1975 and regularly travels to the remotest corners of that vast nation. He is a co-author of a major book introducing the cultural drivers behind China’s economic success.
Peverelli on Chinese food and culture 