19th March 2026 Allpress / AsahiAsahi Beverages-owned Allpress Coffee is making a major investment in its roasting network as the New Zealand-founded brand transitions from boutique to the big league.
1st October 2025 Asahi / cyberattackAsahi is unable to resume production following a cyberattack that forced a shutdown of its Japanese activities on Monday.
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5th February 2025 Asahi / Suntory OceaniaChange is continuing in the beverage sector as a management shake-up at Asahi Beverage cuts the New Zealand chief executive role, while Suntory Oceania fills a key sales role ahead of its launch.
12th September 2024 Asahi / ProductAsahi Beverages New Zealand is the first country outside of Asia to secure the Asahi Super Dry self-foaming draught beer can – and is ploughing its marketing budget into the launch.
13th August 2024 Asahi / BeerThe NZ business of the Japanese giant has seen its revenue fall and its bottom line shrink.
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.
