Zong Fuli made her first public appearance, inheriting her father's business and starting again.
On March 6, at the annual meeting of the China Beverage Industry Association in Shanghai, Zong Fuli, general manager of Wahaha Group, appeared in the public eye for the first time after the death of her father Zong Qinghou. This time, she not only attended the meeting, but also delivered a speech with the theme of "Keeping up with the pulse of the times, innovating the production model, and drawing a new blueprint for the industry", showing the demeanor and responsibility of the new generation of entrepreneurs.
Standing in the spotlight, Zong Fuli not only recalled her 20-year career in Wahaha, but also calmly accepted the corporate "baton" passed down by her father. She knows that she will lead this veteran beverage company to continue to move forward and write new glories in the new era.
In her speech, Zong Fuli deeply analyzed the current development trend of the beverage industry. She pointed out that with the concept of health deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, the beverage industry is ushering in a new era of national health. Consumers' demand for beverages is no longer just about taste, but more about health value. Emerging consumption hotspots such as sugar-free, low-sugar, functional, and plant-based are emerging, bringing unprecedented opportunities and challenges to the industry.
In the face of such a market environment, Wahaha has already actively deployed and actively responded to the "Healthy China" strategy, shifting from focusing on product safety to paying equal attention to safety and health. Zong Fuli said that Wahaha has continued to work hard to reduce blood sugar and launched a variety of new and old products in low-sugar and sugar-free versions to meet the health needs of consumers. At the same time, the company is also constantly exploring new production models and technological innovations, empowering the industry with science and technology to "health", and providing consumers with more high-quality and healthy drinks.
In addition to focusing on the product itself, Zong Fuli also mentioned the hot word "new quality productivity". She believes that although "new productivity" is often associated with future industries and cutting-edge technology, the traditional beverage industry can also be used to achieve transformation and upgrading. Wahaha will actively explore new production technologies and models, improve production efficiency and quality, and contribute to the sustainable development of the industry.
At the end of the speech, Zong Fuli responded to the recent dispute between Nongfu Spring and Wahaha on the Internet. She said that competition between enterprises is a normal market phenomenon, but it should be built on the basis of fairness and justice. She believes that only through healthy competition and cooperation can the progress and development of the entire industry be promoted.
In this public appearance, Zong Fuli showed firm belief and determination. She is well aware of the responsibilities she has on her shoulders and understands that the road ahead will not be easy. However, she believes that with the joint efforts of all employees, Wahaha will be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve more brilliant achievements.
At the same time, we also look forward to seeing more new generation entrepreneurs like Zong Fuli who can inherit the entrepreneurial spirit of their parents, lead enterprises to continue to innovate and develop, and contribute to the country's economic prosperity and social progress.