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Suntory Spirits is investing ¥6.5B (£34M) in its Osaka plant, a key hub for spirits like its flagship, The Japanese Craft Gin Roku.

A new sake brand, Kay Sake, is launching in the UK, aiming to blend 'Eastern tradition with Western style'.

Berlin Packaging has acquired Nissho Jitsugyo, a supplier of packaging products and services to diverse markets and regions across Japan.

Suntory Spirits has announced that it is due to complete the renewal of its Hakushu Distillery in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, next month.

Silicon Valley, US-based venture capital firm Pegasus Tech Ventures has partnered with Japanese snacking giant Calbee.

Pernod Ricard’s premium Japanese gin brand KI NO BI is investing in a new carbon-neutral, increased-capacity distillery.

Kirin Holdings has announced plans to acquire full ownership of Japanese cosmetics and food supplement company Fancl.

DSM-Firmenich and Meiji Holdings have signed an MoU to enhance the sustainability of Japanese dairy farming through the implementation of Bovaer.

Japanese food service company Zensho Holdings has acquired local food business The Snowfox Group for $621m from Mayfair Equity Partners.