Suntory Holdings is consolidating its operations in two scotch whisky distilleries in Scotland, the company said, as overall exports of the liquor to the U.S. fell following tariffs introduced in April 2025. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/27/companies/suntory-wisky-scotland-operations/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #suntory #uk #scotland #alcohol #us #tariffs
Bourbon-maker Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main U.S. distillery for all of 2026 after slumping demand caused an oversupply of whiskey. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/23/companies/jim-beam-production-halt/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #suntory #jimbeam #alcohol
During a career with Suntory Group, Masako Orii forged a path through marketing and human resources before arriving at the famed Suntory Hall. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/07/women-work-masako-orii/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #women039sissues #masakoorii #suntory
Suntory and Sapporo Breweries have announced a partial halt to sales of their beer gift sets amid a flood of orders due to delays in shipments from cyberattack-hit rival Asahi. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/18/suntory-sapporo-gift-sets/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #suntory #sapporobreweries #asahi #beer #kirin #hacking
It’s been twists and turns for the past few days for former Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami, who stepped down over allegations that he had supplements containing illegal substances. Here’s what we know so far. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/04/japan/crime-legal/what-we-know-niinami/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal#takeshiniinami #suntory #keizaidoyukai #drugs #cbd #japanesepolice
Takeshi Niinami, a tough and respected leader, remains at the helm of Keizai Doyukai for now after resigning from Suntory. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/03/companies/niinami-impact/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies#takeshiniinami #suntory #drugs #marijuana #japanesepolice #corporategovernance
Takeshi Niinami, who resigned as Suntory CEO for allegedly possessing supplements containing illegal drugs, said Wednesday that he is confident he has “broken no laws.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/03/japan/crime-legal/niinami-supplement-innocent/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #suntory#takeshiniinami #drugs #marijuana #japanesepolice #corporategovernance
Suntory Holdings Chairman and CEO Takeshi Niinami will resign for possessing illegal drugs, Nikkei reported Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/02/companies/suntory-niinami-resign/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies#takeshiniinami #suntory #drugs #marijuana #japanesepolice
Suntory Holdings has said it will consider price increases in line with consumer sentiment for ultra-premium whisky it exports to the U.S. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/29/companies/suntory-whisky-price-hike/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #suntory #inflation #whisky #tariffs
Japan's united front on tariffs begins to crack as doubts are raised by business leaders and politicians. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/10/economy/japan-tariff-negotiation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #tariffs #donaldtrump #suntory#takeshiniinami #investments #us #usjapanrelations #trade #globaleconomy #japaneseeconomy #shigeruishiba #ryoseiakazawa