Bicultural Studies: A1 Economy (An Hui, China)

OFactory Visit to Wahaha

Wahaha is the largest beverage company in China, as well as one of the leading beverage suppliers around the world. It was started in 1987 by Mr Zong Qing Hou, Chairman of Wahaha Group. Wahaha enjoys the most comprehensive product lines in China’s beverage industry. It is committed to providing safe, healthy, and tasty products to consumers. Through the lasting effort made in food safety, nutrition, health, and innovation in science and technology, Wahaha hopes to strengthen people’s confidence in China's food and beverage industry. The chairman believes that as a Chinese enterprise, Wahaha should not only look at the operating profit, but also take care of social responsibilities. Wahaha strongly believes that corporate social responsibility is the duty and obligation. The business strategy is mapped out with the following cornerstones: creating job opportunities, paying taxes, protecting the environment, taking care of our employees, supporting social welfare etc.

Wahaha focuses on making the beverage business stronger and bigger, as well as developing the international market gradually for more different business opportunities. It is also planning to enter into the high-tech industry in the future.