Asahi Group

Asahi to shut Australian Green Beacon brewery

Asahi Group Holdings is to cease operations at its Green Beacon brewery in Australia in the coming weeks. The Japanese…

Product launch picks, February 2023 – what Just Drinks thinks

Bacardi Caribbean Spiced Category – RumABV – 40%Location – UK, Benelux (launch date TBC)Price – GBP24 (US$29) per 70cl bottle…

2023 outlook – the beer industry C-suite has its say

As we hurtle towards the end of the year, Just Drinks has spoken to senior figures at the beverage sector’s…

How drinks manufacturers are using AI

The drinks industry’s use of AI and machine learning is on the rise – but it varies and companies are…

Asahi establishes US unit to invest in beverage start-ups

Asahi Group Holdings has created a new US company to manage its investments in drinks start-ups in the country. Asahi…

How energy crisis and inflation are hitting Germany’s beer market

Germany’s estimated 1,300 breweries are leaving the Covid-19 pandemic behind only to find themselves faced with skyrocketing energy prices and…

Product launch picks, November 2022 – what Just Drinks thinks

Mahou San Miguel’s Bendito Vermut Rojo Category – Wine, vermouthABV – 15%Location – SpainPrice – SRP of EUR7.95 (US$8.17) per…

Asahi to close Dark Star Brewery

Asahi Group plans to close its UK microbrewery Dark Star Brewery and move production to its Meantime Brewery in London.…

Asahi to replace Japan brewery set for closure

Asahi Group Holdings has revealed plans for a new brewery in Japan, with the site to replace another 20 miles…

Fever-Tree signs Asahi Japan distribution deal

Fever-Tree has penned an exclusive three-year distribution deal with Asahi in Japan, the UK-based mixers manufacturer has announced. The deal…