Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
Asahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.
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"We will fully cooperate with the Japan Fair Trade Commission's investigation and any requests for cooperation."
— Kirin Holdings , Executive
"We sincerely apologise for any concern or inconvenience this situation may cause to our customers, business partners, and other stakeholders."
— Suntory , Executive
"We will fully cooperate with the commission."
— Asahi Breweries , Executive
Key People
Asahi Breweries is one of Japan's leading beer manufacturers implicated in the price-fixing case.
Kirin Holdings is a major Japanese beverage company involved in the beer price-fixing investigation.
Sapporo Breweries is another major player in the Japanese beer market that was reportedly raided.
Suntory is a prominent Japanese beverage company involved in the investigation.
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Asahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.
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