Proposal would tighten online food rules2017-06-19
Shanghai's food safety watchdog has proposed tightening the rules for online food ordering and delivery services, including making it mandatory for a food provider to have a physical restaurant location.

Fast food for sophisticated shoppers2017-06-15
When they cruise the web now, middle-class Chinese consumers are looking for the authentic taste of fashionable global foods such as Alaska salmon or Maine blueberries.

China top 100 catering companies see brisk growth in 20162017-05-16
China's 100 leading catering businesses last year saw a quicker growth pace in business revenue and robust profit expansion, according to the latest industry report.

China to become world's 2nd biggest wine market by 2020: VINEXPO2017-03-02
China is set to become the world's second biggest wine market by 2020 when sales of still and sparkling wine reach 21 billion U.S. dollars in the country, the wine industry's VINEXPO announced here on Wednesday.

Wine retailer has many reasons to be cheerful2017-02-16
The success of wine retailer Cheers in China can teach us important lessons on how to build a successful business: seize the opportunities and have a broader view by eyeing the whole of China, have a clear target and mission, do honest business by forging a close relationship with clients and be persistent, and offer competitive prices while building up a smart team.

China's salt price stable after ending state monopoly2017-02-15
China's table-salt price will remain stable and keep within a low price range due to large stockpiles and overcapacity, the top economic planner said Wednesday.

As Chinese guzzle liquid cake, sales soar to a record2017-02-06
Yellow rice wine, sometimes known as liquid cake, dates back to the Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC) more than 3,000 years ago.

New monitoring rules will help fight drug shortages2017-01-26
China will improve the monitoring of drugs that are prone to short supply to ensure they can be replenished quickly, according to a new national guideline.

TCM gets healthy Silk Road boost2017-01-19
China will issue a development plan for traditional Chinese medicine as part of the overall Belt and Road Initiative, according to a senior TCM official.

Baijiu makers see revenues rise on strong middle-class demand2017-01-16
Drink a baijiu toast to the new year. China's consumer staples stocks, led by makers of the fiery Chinese liquor, are helping drive stock gains this year as sales prospects get rosier.

Chinese HCV drug expected for commercial use2016-12-29
China's first oral antiviral drug, dubbed ASC08, for treating Hepatitis C virus(HCV)is going through approval procedure for general use with the food and drug authority.

Guizhou plans $76b health projects on TCM advantage2016-12-12
China's southwestern Guizhou province plans to invest 524.8 billion yuan($76.3 billion)in supporting 320 health projects by 2018, a latest endeavor to further boost the healthcare industry, said a local government official.

Wine industry to see major development in Ningxia2016-12-08
The wine industry in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region will see major development in the next few years.

Acceptance of TCM spreading2016-12-07
A white paper released by the State Council Information Office on Tuesday outlines China's efforts to promote international exchanges and cooperation in traditional Chinese medicine.