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Frucor Suntory

Expenses squeeze Frucor Suntory 28th April 2025

Expenses squeeze Frucor Suntory

The drinks operation formerly known as Frucor Suntory New Zealand posted a 17% drop in net profit last year, but resumed paying a dividend to its Japanese parent company after a year off in 2023.


Frucor Suntory CMO jumping ship to Griffin’s 26th February 2025 /

Frucor Suntory CMO jumping ship to Griffin’s

Frucor Suntory’s first CMO for Australia and New Zealand Allison Yorston is jumping ship from the beverage company to join snacking giant Griffin’s.


Frucor Suntory seals new deal to take bigger slice of QSR market 27th June 2024 /

Frucor Suntory seals new deal to take bigger slice of QSR market

The drinks manufacturer and distributor adds a third nationwide quick service restaurant contract to its portfolio, this time partnering with a nationwide pizza chain.


New campaign for Suntory Boss Coffee 7th May 2024

New campaign for Suntory Boss Coffee

Japanese canned coffee brand Suntory Boss Coffee has launched a fresh brand identity in a new campaign featuring the tagline ‘Ambition is’.


Frucor Suntory back in the black, more juice changes coming 29th April 2024

Frucor Suntory back in the black, more juice changes coming

The beverage business reports a $77m turnaround following restructuring costs from its chilled juice category exit, but another withdrawal is also confirmed.


SAP wins for Frucor Suntory 24th August 2023 /

SAP wins for Frucor Suntory

Frucor Suntory’s adoption of SAP’s Business Technology Platform has driven a 13% increase in staff productivity and 3% increase in sales revenue, according to the technology company.


Suntory creates $3bn ANZ drinks group… 3rd August 2023 /

Suntory creates $3bn ANZ drinks group…

Suntory Oceania brings together spirits and alcoholic RTD business Beam Suntory with Frucor Suntory by 2025 in Australia and 2026 in NZ.


…while competitor Frucor Suntory tinkers with its local blockbuster brand 27th July 2023 /

…while competitor Frucor Suntory tinkers with its local blockbuster brand

Frucor Suntory is tinkering with the formulation of V Green and overhauling its packaging following extensive market research.


Frucor Suntory swallows $30m juice costs, sinks into red 26th June 2023

Frucor Suntory swallows $30m juice costs, sinks into red

The NZ drinks business falls to a $38m loss after racking up costs associated with its exit from the chilled juice category.


Frucor Suntory backs Keep NZ Beautiful programme 25th May 2023 /

Frucor Suntory backs Keep NZ Beautiful programme

Well-known charity, Keep New Zealand Beautiful, is expanding its water education programme, Upstream Battle, from 90 to more than 200 schools nationwide.


Pepsi Max edges NZ win in cola blind taste test 18th May 2023 /

Pepsi Max edges NZ win in cola blind taste test

Pepsi Max has come out on top in this year’s Pepsi Max Taste Challenge, according to the brand’s New Zealand distributor Frucor Suntory.


Frucor Suntory taps Coke for people & culture lead 1st March 2023 /

Frucor Suntory taps Coke for people & culture lead

Frucor Suntory has appointed Coca-Cola executive Alicia Ryan-Davis into the role of chief people officer, which will see her lead the company’s people & culture functions across Oceania.