BOTTLING / FILLING PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 03/24 www.petpla.net 18 Growing potential included Water and CSD bottling in China The consumption of bottled water is constantly growing in every part of the world and the forecasts of the major research institutes indicate that the trend will continue in the future. China is no exception, where, in the first quarter of 2023 alone, there was an increase in sales of bottled water of 10.9%. Faced with a scenario of strong expansion, the main Chinese brands in the beverage sector have launched a programme of investments in more modern and efficient production lines. The bottled water market in China Among the most important factors in the development of China’s bottled water sector, the constant growth both in terms of litres produced annually and in terms of the number of consumers are worth mentioning. Bottled water volumes increased by 10.9% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by the boom in retail sales. The increase in household consumption has fuelled demand for water in general and particular in large packaging. In addition, the recovery of tourism, following the lifting of post-pandemic travel restrictions, represented another strong boost to the recovery and expansion of the sector. It is estimated that during 2023, the sales volumes of bottled water will grow annually by 8.7%, a trend that should also be confirmed for the following years due to the increasing propensity of the Chinese population for healthier and more responsible lifestyles for the wellbeing of society and the environment. (Source: Globaldata 2023) The company Huihuang United (Tianjin) Food Co. Ltd. Huihuang United (Tianjin) Food Company was founded in 2011 as a subsidiary of Macau Huiyang International Investment Co. Ltd., a company belonging to the industrial giant Zhuhai Zhongfu Enterprises Co. The Tianjin-based company, which currently employs about 300 people, has distinguished itself since the beginning of its activity for the ability to manage large productions for third parties; since 2011 it collaborates, for example, with the US multinational Coca-Cola. The first supply of the Italian producers of bottling plants and packaging machines SMI to Huihuang United (Tianjin) Food Company dates back to the same year, with the installation of an SK 802 F shrinkwrapper for packMr Huang Gang, Plant Manager of Huihuang United (Tianjin) Food Co. Ltd. The Ecobloc EBS 04 HC C’estbon 6 l boxes
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