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Kabushikigaisha]] (commonly referred to as simply Suntory) is a Japanese multinational brewing and distilling company group. Established in 1899, it is one of the oldest companies in the distribution of alcoholic beverages in Japan, and makes Japanese whisky.
Its business has expanded to other fields, and the company now also makes and operates sandwich chains. With its 2014 acquisition of Beam, Inc., it has diversified internationally and become the third largest maker of distilled beverages in the world. Suntory is headquartered in Dojimahama 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture.
Due to shortages during World War II, Kotobukiya was forced to halt its development of new products, but in 1946 it re-released Torys Whisky, which sold well in post-war Japan. In 1961, Kotobukiya launched the "Drink Torys and Go to Hawaii" campaign. At the time, a trip abroad was considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In 1963, Kotobukiya changed its name to "Suntory", taken from the name of the whisky it produces, which itself was derived from the English "Sun" (referencing "akadama") + Tory, the anglicized version of Torii's name. In the same year, Musashino Beer Factory began its production of the Suntory Beer.
On April 1, 2009, Suntory became a stockholding company named サントリーホールディングス株式会社 and established サントリー食品株式会社, サントリープロダクツ株式会社, サントリーウェルネス株式会社, サントリー酒類株式会社, サントリービア&スピリッツ株式会社, サントリーワインインターナショナル株式会社, and サントリービジネスエキスパート株式会社.Suntory News Release on January 19, 2009 (Global website), (Japan website) - Suntory Limited
On July 14, 2009, Kirin announced that it was negotiating with Suntory on a merger. キリン：サントリーと経営統合へ交渉 - 毎日jp(毎日新聞) Mainichi Shimbun (Retrieved on July 13, 2009) On February 8, 2010, it was announced that negotiations between the two were terminated. Termination of Merger Negotiation with Kirin Suntory News Release (Retrieved on February 8, 2010)
In 2009, Suntory acquired Orangina-Schweppes, the owner of the orange soft drink Orangina, for 300 billion yen, and Frucor energy drinks for 600 million euros. On July 2, 2013, the company debuted on the Tokyo stock exchange and raised almost US$4 billion in the process. Suntory IPO
In September 2013, Suntory purchased the drinks division of GlaxoSmithKline. This included the brands Lucozade and Ribena, however, the deal did not include Horlicks.Angela Monaghan "Ribena and Lucozade sold to Japanese drinks giant", The Guardian, September 9, 2013
In January 2014, Suntory announced an agreement to buy the largest U.S. bourbon producer, Beam Inc. (producers of Jim Beam) for US$16 billion.Suntory News Release on January 13, 2014 (Global website) This deal would make Suntory the world's third largest spirits maker. The acquisition was completed in April 2014, when it was announced that the new subsidiary would be renamed Beam Suntory. Beam Suntory, Suntory press release, April 30, 2014. Suntory Still has M&A Thirst, The Wall Street Journal, May 15, 2014.
In December 2016, Beam Suntory acquired the gin maker Sipsmith.
In November 2017, Suntory and PepsiCo form a joint venture in Thailand.
In 2018, Suntory sold most of Cerebos Pacific assets, including Australian and New Zealand food business to Kraft Heinz for A$290 million. This transaction excludes Cerebos Pacific's health supplements and fresh coffee business which later integrated into Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pte. Ltd. and Suntory Coffee Australia respectively.
In March 2023, Makiko Ono became the first woman to be appointed CEO of Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.
In May 2024, Beam Suntory was re-branded as Suntory Global Spirits including the launch of a new website and visual identity.
In December 2024, it was announced that Nobuhiro Torii, great-grandson of founder Torii Shinjirō, would be promoted to President of Suntory Holdings from March 2025, with incumbent President Takeshi Niinami became chairman.
In 2003, Suntory acquired a 98.5% equity holding in Florigene. Prior to this, Florigene had been a subsidiary of global agrochemicals giant Nufarm since 1999. In July 2004, Suntory and Florigene scientists announced to the world the development of the first roses containing blue pigment, an important step toward the creation of a truly blue colored rose.
In July 2011, Suntory Beverage and Food Limited together with PT GarudaFood from Tudung Group in Indonesia have agreed to make a new firm to produce non-alcoholic drink with 51 percent and 49 percent shares respectively. It will produce Suntory Oolong Tea, Boss and Orangina.
In April 2019, Suntory partnered with Drinkripples, an Israeli-based company. As part of the collaboration Suntory will use Drinkripples' Ripple Maker machines to print branded and viral content on top of Suntory beer in Suntory certified locations and factories throughout Japan.
Soft drinks: Bikkle, Boss Coffee, C.C. Lemon, Calcium and Iron Beverage, Gini, Green DAKARA, Iyemon, Lucozade, MayTea, Mizone, Nature’s Twist, Oasis, Okky, Oolong, Orangina, Ribena, Schweppes, TEA+, Tennensui, V, Pepsi Special Beer: All-Free, Kin-Mugi, The Premium Malt's
Gin: Larios, Sipsmith, Roku
Liqueur: DeKuyper, Midori, Sourz
Rum: Cruzan Rum
Tequila: El Tesoro de Don Felipe, Sauza Tequila, Sauza Tequila, Sauza Tequila, 100 Años
Vodka: Effen, Haku, Pinnacle vodka, Vox
Bourbon whiskey: Baker's, Basil Hayden's, Beam's Eight Star, Booker's, Jim Beam, Kessler Whiskey, Knob Creek, Legent, Maker's Mark, Old Crow, Old Grand-Dad
Canadian whisky: Alberta Premium, Canadian Club
Irish whiskey: Connemara, Kilbeggan, The Tyrconnell
Japanese whisky: Chita distillery, Hakushu, Hibiki, Kakubin, Toki, Yamazaki
Scotch whisky:
Single malt Scotch: Ardmore, Auchentoshan, Bowmore, Glen Garioch, Laphroaig
Blended Scotch whisky: Teacher's Highland Cream
Spanish whisky: DYC whisky
Wine: Akadama, Delica Maison, Château Lagrange Les Fiefs de Lagrange
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