Berry tough: Ribena seeks to make hardier blackcurrants to beat extreme weather £200,000 investment comes after harvests in Britain hit by wet winter, spring frost and hail, then heatwaves The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Suntory PepsiCo Thailand Boosts Resilience Amid Shifting Consumer Trends In today’s increasingly dynamic and uncertain environment, Thailand’s beverage industry continues to evolve as consumer lifestyles shift and expectations around health and sustainability increase. Bangkok Post · May 28
Bourbon maker Jim Beam stops production at Kentucky site for 2026 Whiskey brand, owned by Japanese drinks group Suntory, to close main distillery amid tariff uncertainty The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025
Japan's Ex-Suntory Chief Says CBD Was For Jet Lag The CEO of Japanese spirits giant Suntory who resigned over a drugs probe said Wednesday he was innocent, and that he was recommended cannabidiol to cope with his hard travel schedule. International Business Times · Sep 3, 2025
Chief of Japanese beverage giant Suntory claims innoncence after resigning over CBD supplement The former chief executive of Japanese beverage giant Suntory has acknowledged he was investigated on suspicion of possessing an illegal drug but has asserted his innocence despite resigning from his position The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
Whisky maker Suntory’s CEO resigns amid investigation into suspected illegal supplements Takeshi Niinami bought supplements in the belief that they were legal, says Jim Beam and Laphroaig owner The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
Gold Hits High, Stocks Retreat As Investors Seek Safety The price of gold struck a record high above $3,500 an ounce Tuesday while stock markets mostly retreated as investors sought safety on global economy concerns. International Business Times · Sep 2, 2025
Top Japanese beverage giant Suntory's chief resigns as he faces a drug probe Takeshi Niinami, a Japanese business leader and CEO of beverage giant Suntory, has resigned as he is facing an investigation into his alleged possession of an illegal drug The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
The search for the drink of summer 2025 is over – and it’s Lonkero Sorry, BuzzBallz, spicy paloma, Hugo spritz, Suntory –196 and Tiramibru, but nothing hits the spot like gin mixed with grapefruit soda The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025
Stained, warped and terroir rich: the global and shockingly sustainable lives of wine barrels Wood barrels circle the world and can be used for more than a century. They tell a story, but they’re imperiled by tariffs The Guardian - US · May 12, 2025
The new dawn of Japanese whisky Japanese whisky has long been the pinnacle of sophistication for connoisseurs. Our spirits writer Neil Ridley looks at this year’s best releases, and a new breed of distillers bringing innovation into the mix Wallpaper · Dec 11, 2024
Suntory Minus 196’s Giant Vending Machine Is Back & Sorry Opera House, There’s A New Icon In Town Check it out. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 26, 2024
Plant disease could spell apocalypse for citrus fruits If world agricultural authorities don’t get their act together soon enough, your morning orange juice may disappear from the supermarket shelves – for good. The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024
Makiko Ono, one of Japan's few female CEOs, aims to 'open the door' for young women The Suntory Beverage and Food CEO was the first Japanese woman Suntory ever sent abroad. Fortune · Jul 25, 2024
Wallpaper · Dec 15, 2023 Spectacular spirits for the season of entertaining Our spirits writer Neil Ridley looks back at some of the year’s most spectacular spirits releases – spanning whisky, cognac, rum and tequila – as thoughts turn to gifting and celebrating
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 16, 2023 Lemon Lords Suntory Minus 196 Are Bringing A *Checks Notes* 12M-Tall Vending Machine To Syd And you could be partying on top.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023 Japan’s top companies cut ties with Johnny Kitagawa’s J-pop agency over sexual abuse scandal Moves by broadcaster NHK, McDonald’s, Nissan and Suntory follow allegations against late Johnny & Associates founder
Wallpaper · Jul 6, 2023 Ardray whisky reinterprets Scottish traditions with a Japanese approach Ardray whisky is the result of an exciting and groundbreaking collaboration between Scottish and Japanese whisky makers that presents new perspectives on a long-lasting tradition
Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023 Varon Intensive In One Serum is the ultimate game-changer in men's skincare After introducing Vitoas in March, Suntory Wellness is now providing men with the same WOW treatment with its new Varon Intensive In One Serum.
Bangkok Post · May 19, 2023 Handrolls and highball bar opens today The Japanese Highball Bar 1923 opens today at 5pm at theCommons Saladaeng, marking Being Beyond Borders’ flagship outlet.
Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2023 The best whisky in the world you have to try Say the words ‘single malt whisky’ and one will immediately think of Scotch but whisky production has evolved colossally beyond frontiers over the last century
Bangkok Post · Mar 27, 2023 Suntory PepsiCo targets serious growth Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co, the manufacturer and distributor of beverages under the Suntory and PepsiCo brands in Thailand, wants to grow its business by 2-3 times the average industry level over the next five years.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 9, 2023 Whisky manufacturers strive to maintain drink's popularity Japanese whisky manufacturers are tackling a shortage of the drink while endeavoring to maintain its popularity.
AAP · Jan 20, 2023 Wallabies boss Jones keeps eye on Japan New Wallabies boss Eddie Jones is an adviser for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath but his attention could be elsewhere during Japan Rugby League One this weekend.
Birmingham Post · Dec 1, 2022 Lucozade owner teams up with Rem3dy Health to target Japanese markets Suntory is working with Birmingham healthcare products manufacturer on its international expansion plans