Japan beer giants searched in alleged price-fixing cartel probe

Asahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed searches of their premises by Japanese competition authorities over an alleged price-fixing cartel.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT

Japanese competition authorities searched the premises of beer companies Asahi, Kirin and Suntory over an alleged price-fixing cartel.

All three companies confirmed the searches, according to BBC News. The suspected price-fixing remains an allegation.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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