Browsing: Beverage

The food & beverage industry may seem loaded with mega companies that set the pace for the category. But it’s often the mid-sized and small companies and brands that disrupt, push the envelope, change the game — and hopefully find success.

On 8 August, CCTV financial programme Dialogue (《对话》) aired its latest exclusive interview with Nongfu Spring founder Zhong Shanshan. The Chinese business magnate and former richest man was soon back in the headlines after his sharp criticism of e-commerce platforms.

Equator Beverage Company reported improved results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. Revenue was $2,220,937, up 16% year-over-year, as higher sales volume, stronger e-commerce performance, and expanded distribution lifted demand for its beverage portfolio. Cost controls and supply-chain efficiencies reduced cost of sales to 46% of revenue, and gross margin expanded to 54%,…