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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Suntory Spirits enhances gin production with £34m investment in Osaka plant
Suntory Spirits is investing ¥6.5B (£34M) in its Osaka plant, a key hub for spirits like its flagship, The Japanese Craft Gin Roku.
Feb 18, 2025
New Kay Sake aims to put ‘contemporary spin’ on traditional Japanese beverage
A new sake brand, Kay Sake, is launching in the UK, aiming to blend 'Eastern tradition with Western style'.
Nov 28, 2024
Berlin Packaging expands into Japan with Nissho Jitsugyo acquisition
Berlin Packaging has acquired Nissho Jitsugyo, a supplier of packaging products and services to diverse markets and regions across Japan.
Sep 10, 2024
Suntory completes renewal of Hakushu whisky distillery
Suntory Spirits has announced that it is due to complete the renewal of its Hakushu Distillery in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, next month.
Aug 29, 2024
7-Eleven gets takeover offer from Canada's Couche-Tard
Seven & I, the parent company of 7-Eleven, confirmed today that it has received a preliminary takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard.
Aug 19, 2024
Pernod Ricard’s KI NO BI to build new €25m distillery in Japan
Pernod Ricard’s premium Japanese gin brand KI NO BI is investing in a new carbon-neutral, increased-capacity distillery.
Jun 25, 2024
Kirin announces JPY 220bn Fancl takeover bid
Kirin Holdings has announced plans to acquire full ownership of Japanese cosmetics and food supplement company Fancl.
Jun 17, 2024
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