Shipments of Japanese alcoholic beverages denied entry into China surged sharply in January, according to Chinese customs data, as political tensions between the two countries intensify. Read More
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Japanese beer giant Kirin Holdings is in talks with Ankur Jain, founder of Indian beer company B9 Beverages, to exit its investment in the firm. Read More
At a Shanghai ceremony presided over by the city’s mayor, global giants from aerospace to fashion pledged US$3.68 billion to deepen ties with China — and ASC Fine Wines stood out as the only wine company making a bold new bet. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Japan's first zero-sugar and zero-carb beer proves to be a huge success upon release, affirming the country's growing health trend for low-carb beverages. Read More