The China Consumers' Association, China General Chamber of Commerce, China National Light Industry Council, the China Packaging Federation, and the China Health Care Association have jointly proposed that manufacturers and operators should cooperate with consumers to reduce excessive packaging.

China Botanic Development Holdings Limited a packaged food manufacturer, distributer and retailer, has acquired the entire equity interest in Guangdong Kangli Pharmaceutical Company Limited through Shenzhen Conseco Seabuckthorn Biotechnology Company Limited, its wholly-owned subsidiary, for an aggregate consideration of CNY23,600,000.