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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Suntory Global Spirits has confirmed that its Laphroaig Distillery and Bowmore Distillery on Scotland’s Islay island will merge their production teams as part of an operational restructuring, while offering employees a voluntary redundancy programme. Read More
With Japan set to slash beer taxes in 2026 and erase long-standing price advantages for low-malt alternatives, Suntory is moving early, retooling its bestselling Kinmugi … Read More
Global markets can carry on without the US, Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman and CEO warned in a Bloomberg TV interview, saying President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs are killing investor appetite for U.S. ventures. Read More
In this exclusive and deeply personal interview with Vino Joy News, Don St. Pierre Jr opens up about what motivated his family to buy back ASC Fine Wines, his vision for its future, and why he believes China is uniquely positioned to address many of the challenges facing wine industry. Read More
China's leading wine importer ASC Fine Wines staged its first large-scale portfolio tasting of the year, infusing art, nature with wine during the country's largest wine and spirits fair in Chengdu, as confidence gradually returns to the wine industry, boosting market outlook. Read More
Beam Suntory, the owner of Marker’s Mark and Hibiki whisky, is reportedly considering selling its spirits brands including Pinnacle Vodka and Cruzan Rum, according to a Bloomberg report. Read More
Japan's drinks giant Suntory has consolidated its wine ranges and launched a new brand called SUNTORY FROM FARM to grow domestic wine market. Read More
Japanese wine drinkers will have to dig deep to pay for their favorite bottles as wine retailers and merchants in the country pass on price hikes to end consumers as Japanese yen continues to depreciate. Read More
In the era of climate change and water crisis, more companies are pouring resources to empower next generations with knowledge to conserve and protect water before the tap runs dry. Read More