A court order has suspended Diageo’s planned EABL stake sale to Asahi Group as minority shareholders challenge disclosures and regulatory oversight.
The alliance will bring the century-old Japanese CALPIS brand to India with ready-to-drink Original and Mango variants from the second half of 2026.
The new Queensland facility forms part of Asahi Beverages’ nationwide supply chain modernization strategy and is expected to become operational by 2028.
Asahi has named Nigel Parsons as CEO of its Europe and International division, with Andrew Bailey serving as interim chief during the leadership transition.
Asahi has received regulatory exemptions in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to proceed with its acquisition of a controlling stake in East African Breweries.