13th December 2023 Asahi / PeopleThe company appoints its former CFO as its new Oceania CEO – the first female boss of a regional headquarters at the Japanese-owned drinks giant.
27th October 2023 AsahiNelson City Council is in talks with Central Districts Cricket and New Zealand Cricket to reach an agreement on alcohol advertising for three international cricket matches at Saxton Oval this summer.
14th June 2023 AsahiThe company has sold the US and Canadian operations connected to Michael Erceg’s Independent Liquor.
14th June 2023 Asahi / PeopleRobert Iervasi is stepping down from his role as group CEO Oceania after 16 years with the group.
6th April 2023 Asahi / LionThe Japanese drinks giant has appointed Asahi Beverages New Zealand the on- and off-premise distribution contract previously held by rival brewer Lion New Zealand.
28th October 2022 Asahi / CharityPhoenix Organics, which is part of The Better Drinks Company and Asahi Beverages, has signed an additional three-year gold sponsor partnership with charity Sustainable Coastlines.
8th September 2022 AsahiAsahi Beverages is expecting a lift in demand and awareness for its brand Asahi Super Dry which has signed on as a worldwide partner and the official beer of Rugby World Cup 2023.
5th July 2022 Asahi / PeopleThe departure of sales GM Marshall Moir triggers Moffat’s promotion and the appointment of a former Coca-Cola executive to helm the non-alc business.
8th June 2022 AsahiThe Japanese brewing giant’s NZ business recovers from a tough 2020 with revenue up and costs kept under control.
2nd February 2022 Asahi / SustainabilityAsahi Beverages has released new sustainability targets for its New Zealand and Australian operations.
9th June 2021 AsahiAsahi Beverages Oceania says it holds 14% of New Zealand’s total alcohol market by value.
19th May 2021 Asahi / CoffeeWhile a new drinks product appears seemingly every week, Asahi turned to quality to enter a fresh market.
13th May 2021 Asahi / PeopleFormer Fonterra sales director will head up non-alcoholic business arm in NZ.
3rd May 2021 Asahi / CoffeeThe Japanese drinks giant says it’s impressed by the coffee maker’s premium brand and the two firms are “a great fit”.
