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Financial news, 10 August 2011: Coke, Suntory, Nestlé
The latest financial news for 10 August 2011 includes Coca-Cola Amatil, Suntory, Lion, Nestlé and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises.
Organisation
Suntory
Suntory is a Japanese brewing and distilling company group. Established in 1899, it’s one of the oldest companies in the distribution of alcoholic beverages in Japan. Its business has expanded to other fields, and the company now offers everything from soft drinks to sandwich chains. (Source: Wikipedia)
Vital statistics
- Headquarters: Osaka, Japan
- Founded: 1899
- Website: http://www.suntory.com/
Recent stories
Innovations
Suntory limited edition single malt whiskies
The Yamazaki and Hakushu limited edition whiskies from Suntory are non-aged (vetted 10–15 year malts), non-chill filtered and bottled at an ABV of 48.2%.
News
Suntory establishes joint venture with Garudafood
Suntory Beverage & Food and Garudafood Group have agreed to establish a joint venture in Indonesia.
News
Suntory to use recycled plastic bottles
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd is to introduce recycled plastic bottles for part of its soft drinks portfolio in May 2011.
News
Suntory’s sales hit record highs
Suntory Holdings 2010 profits and sales reach all time high.
News
Suntory’s Frucor to launch V in Spain
Suntory’s Frucor Beverages has partnered with Orangina Schweppes to roll-out its V energy drink in Spain.
News
Suntory to integrate beverage operations in 2011
Suntory Holdings Ltd has announced that it will integrate its beverage business operations in Japan and foreign countries on 1 January 2011.
Innovations
Collagen White from Suntory
Collagen White from Suntory is a white peach and yogurt flavoured drink.
Innovations
Natchan Aka Budou
New under Suntory’s popular Natchan brand is Natchan Aka Budou, made from sweet red Concorde and Isabella grapes.
Innovations
Chiteki Eiyou Hokyu Inteligen
Suntory has developed Chiteki Eiyou Hokyu Inteligen, a nutrition drink designed to help office workers get through the day.
Innovations
Dragon Quest Toro Toro Slime
Dragon Quest Toro Toro Slime from Suntory is available in Japanese cider and tropical fruit flavours.
Opinion
34 acquisitions in July 2010
July was a bumper month for transactions in terms of numbers and variety, but few were above $1bn.
News
Suntory sells Rosinka in Ukraine
Japanese beverage company Suntory has sold its Ukrainian soft drink brand Rosinka to its former owner, the Kiev Investment Group.
Innovations
Suntory Natchan Jyuwa and Lemon
Natchan Jyuwa and Lemon from Suntory is a lightly carbonated drink with 10% lemon juice and no preservatives or colouring.
News
Suntory looking to acquire in East Europe and Middle East
According to reports in the Japanese press, brewing and distilling group Suntory is considering making acquisitions in East Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Innovations
Natchan White Grape
White Grape is the new flavour in Suntory’s popular and now revamped Natchan series.
Innovations
Suntory Boss Otona no Ryugi canned coffee
Suntory Boss Otona no Ryugi canned coffee is a zero-fat and zero-sugar coffee.
Innovations
Suntory Boss Dry canned coffee
Boss Dry canned coffee from Suntory contains sugar and milk and has 165mg caffeine content.
Innovations
Suntory’s ‘Chocolate Sparkling’
Suntory’s ‘Chocolate Sparkling’ is a chocolate-flavoured, clear carbonated drink.
Innovations
Suntory’s Gokuri Peach
Suntory’s Gokuri Peach uses 15% Italian white peach juice. It has 45kcal/100g and comes in 400g and 290g alumi-bottle cans.
News
Japanese brewers Kirin and Suntory end merger talks
Japanese beer makers Suntory and Kirin Holdings have scrapped plans to create one of the world’s largest beverage and food companies.
News
Suntory takes control of ASC Fine Wines
Suntory Liquors Limited has signed an agreement to acquire a 70% share in China-based wine importer and distributor ASC Fine Wines Holding Ltd.
News
Suntory completes acquisition of Orangina Schweppes Group
Suntory Holdings Ltd has completed the acquisition of Orangina Schweppes Group from Lion Capital LLP and The Blackstone Group.
Innovations
C.C. Lemon Zero from Suntory
A new zero-calorie version of Suntory’s C.C. Lemon has been introduced into the Japanese market.
News
Suntory makes offer for Orangina
According to reports, Lion Capital LLP and The Blackstone Group have received a binding offer from Suntory regarding Orangina.
News
Asahi denies reports of Orangina bid
Japan’s Asahi Breweries said it wasn’t in talks to buy soft drinks maker Orangina.
News
Suntory in talks to buy Orangina
Suntory Holdings is reportedly in talks to buy soft drinks maker Orangina from private equity funds Blackstone Group and Lion Capital.
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Suntory to launch Japan’s third non-alcoholic beer
Japan’s Suntory Liquors has announced the late September launch of a non-alcoholic drink that will taste similar to its Suntory Fine Zero beer.