Recently, Japanese beverage giant Suntory and CITIC Group set up a joint venture in Shanghai, will officially launch the health food business in the Chinese market, including Suntory functional beverage sales. In addition, health supplements are also part of the company's future new product plans, including the previous sold mainly in Southeast Asian countries "Brand" product.

Suntory hopes to respond to growing health concerns among mostly affluent Chinese consumers by formally launching a health food sales business in China to further expand the business.