Japan’s top brewer Asahi announces first price hike in 14 years
Japan’s drinks giants Asahi and Suntory have announced price hikes of up to 28% for its main beverages from beer to whisky.
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France returns as Japan’s top wine exporter in 2021
Despite volume decline, Japan’s wine import value climbed in 2021, writes Mari Yasuda.
Bonhams Hong Kong to offer ‘King of Japanese Whisky’
The Yamazaki 50-Year-Old First Release, considered the king of Japanese whisky for its rarity, will be offered at the upcoming Bonhams Fine and Rare Wine and Whisky Sale in Hong Kong on 20 May 2022.
Shinji Hori appointed President of Enoteca
Japan’s second largest wine group has just appointed Shinji Hori as its new president.
Mercian launches ambitious new brand to resuscitate wine sales in Japan
Mercian Corporation (“Mercian”), a leading wine importer and producer in Japan owned by Kirin, has announced the launch of a new wine brand called “Mercian Wines”, as it tries to energize local wine market after slumping wine sales in 2021.
Who’s driving Asia’s wine growth in 2021?
Asia’s wine market remains resilient last year, but which market is driving its growth? We profiled and compared four key markets to find out.
Japan’s Suntory and Kirin suspend wine sales due to shipping delays
Two of Japan’s largest beverage groups, Suntory Holdings and Kirin Holdings Co., have suspended part of the wine sales due to production and shipment delays amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Enoteca Hong Kong expands into sake
Enoteca Hong Kong, a leading wine retailer in the city, has added a Japanese sake brand Domaine Kurodasho to its portfolio for the first time, as it diversifies its offerings.
Japan adds three Geographically Indicated wine regions
On June 30, wines of Nagano, Yamagata and Osaka received a GI (Geographical Indication) status. In addition to “Yamanashi” in 2013 and “Hokkaido” in 2018, Japan now has five GIs for wines.
Hanyu card series whisky eyes US$2 m and a new world record
A complete set of the rare Japanese Hanyu card series whisky is poised to smash a previous world record at the upcoming auction organized by Kaigai Fine Wine Asia on October 10.