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Asahi to buy Japan drinks maker Calpis for $1.5bn
It has been reported Asahi Group Holdings will buy soft drinks maker Calpis Co for about 120bn yen ($1.5 bn), as it seeks new revenue sources.
Organisation
Asahi Breweries Ltd
Asahi Breweries Ltd is a leading brewery and soft drink company based in Tokyo, Japan. The company has a 40% share of the Japanese beer market. (Source: Wikipedia)
Vital statistics
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Founded: 1889
- Website: http://www.asahibeer.com/
Recent stories
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Financial news, 19 January 2012: Chr Hansen, Coke, Asahi
The latest financial news for 19 January 2012 includes Chr Hansen, Imperial Sugar, Coca-Cola Içecek, C&C and Asahi.
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Asahi Group to acquire Australian bottled water company
Asahi has conditionally agreed to acquire 100% of the issued shares of Mountain H2O, a bottled water company in Australia, through Asahi Holdings Australia.
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Financial news, 2 November 2011: Asahi, Sapporo, DSM
The latest financial news for 2 November 2011 includes Asahi, Tsingtao Brewery, Naturex, Tata Global Beverages, DSM, Sapporo, Podravka and United Breweries.
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Asahi Group completes purchase of Flavoured Beverages
Asahi Group Holdings has completed the purchase of all outstanding shares of Flavoured Beverages Group Holdings, which was announced on 18 August.
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Financial news, 3 August 2011: Dr Pepper, Asahi, Rexam
The latest financial news for 3 August 2011 includes Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Asahi Breweries, Saputo, Molson Coors, Rexam and RockTenn.
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Asahi to buy P&N and Charlie’s Group
Asahi Group Holdings has entered into a binding share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the issued shares of P&N Beverages Australia Pty Ltd.
Innovations
Asahi 9 pm
SEEN IN JAPAN: Asahi 9 pm – described as an ‘adult-themed soda’ – sells for ¥147 and contains orange and curacao.
Innovations
Mitsuya Cider from Asahi
Premium Mitsuya Cider (Kokusan Onshu Mikan) from Asahi is carbonated and uses domestically grown onshu mikan oranges.
Innovations
Premium Mitsuya Cider Kokusan Nashi
Asahi Soft Drinks has launched a new flavour under its Mitsuya Cider clear carbonated brand.
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Asahi sells stake in Haitai to LG
Reuters reports that Asahi Breweries will sell its 58% stake in loss-making Haitai Beverage to LG Household & Health Care.
Innovations
Asahi Dry Sparkling
Dry Sparkling from Asahi Soft Drinks is a sharp dry ginger drink containing no calories or sugar, and using malt extract to create a richer flavour.
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Asahi agrees to acquire P&N Beverages Australia
Asahi Breweries has entered into a binding share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the issued shares of P&N Beverages Australia.
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SABMiller yet to make offer for Foster’s
According to reports, SABMiller and Asahi Breweries haven’t made any formal offers for the Foster’s Group’s beer operations.
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Carlton and Asahi extend Australian partnership
Carlton & United Breweries and Asahi Breweries have extended a long-term licence to sell and market Asahi Super Dry in Australia.
Innovations
Green Cola from Asahi
Green Cola is a cola soda made from natural sources, with zero colours, zero caffeine, zero preservatives and Asahi Brewery’s black malt.
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Asahi Soft Drinks acquires Rokko mineral water
Asahi Soft Drinks has entered into a business purchase agreement with House Foods to acquire the Rokko no Oishii Mizu branded mineral water business.
Innovations
Cho Fibre Clear Water and Zero Calorie
Asahi has introduced ‘Cho Fibre Zero Calorie’ and ‘Cho Fibre Clear Water’. Both contain 7,500mg of fibre and 80mg of vitamin C.
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Bireley’s Kanjiru Tropical Kiss
Bireley’s Kanjiru Tropical Kiss, from Asahi Soft Drinks, is a juice drink containing nata de coco and 20% real juice.
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Asahi Point-Zero non-alcoholic beer
Asahi has launched Point-Zero, a non-alcoholic beer-tasting drink.
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Dodekamin Ike Ike Body from Asahi Soft Drinks
Dodekamin Ike Ike Body from Asahi Soft Drinks is a low-calorie sparkling version of the popular energy drink aimed at men.
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Asahi denies reports of Orangina bid
Japan’s Asahi Breweries said it wasn’t in talks to buy soft drinks maker Orangina.
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No small beer – Asahi’s stake in Tsingtao
Japanese beverage giant Asahi has become the biggest outside shareholder in Tsingtao Beer, one of China’s few internationally famous brands.
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Cadbury completes sales of Australian Schweppes business
Cadbury has announced that it has completed the sale of the Schweppes Beverages business in Australia to Asahi Breweries.
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AB InBev sells stake in Tsingato to Asahi
Anheuser-Busch Inbev has agreed to sell a 19.9% stake in Chinese brewer Tsingato to Ashai of Japan for $667m.
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Cadbury bows out of soft drinks market
Cadbury will sell its Schweppes Beverages business in Australia for approximately A$1.2bn to Japanese brewer Asahi.
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Asahi’s maca energy
Dodekamin Black from Asahi Soft Drinks in Japan contains seven energising amino acids, three vitamins and stamina boosting maca and guarana.