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Japanese Breweries Under Investigation

Updated 2026-10-08 04:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Japanese authorities raided four major breweries, including Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, and Sapporo, over suspected price-fixing in the beer market.

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The Guardian
Investigators probe Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo breweries – which together control more than 90% of Japan’s beer marketJapanese authorities have raided the country’s four biggest breweries over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beer and other beverages – a practice media r
2026-10-08 03:54 UTC
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