Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Japanese conglomerate that globally produces and distributes a wide array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, along with various food products. The company's business activities are structured across several divisions: Alcohol Beverages, Soft Drinks, Food, Overseas operations, and an "Others" segment. Its alcoholic product range includes imported and non-alcoholic beers, a selection of wines, shochu, whiskey, ready-to-drink options, happoshu, and spirits. For non-alcoholic refreshment, Asahi offers ciders, sparkling waters, coffees, teas, lactic acid drinks, bottled waters, sports drinks, and fruit juices. The food sector encompasses confectionery, health supplements, yeast extracts, infant formula and baby foods, skincare items, and an extensive line of freeze-dried meals such as miso, soups, porridges, and curries. These diverse goods are marketed under numerous well-known brands, including Asahi Super Dry, Mitsuya Cider, Wonda, Calpis, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and Pilsner Urquell, among many others. In addition to manufacturing, the group operates restaurants and engages in the production of fertilizers, as well as microbiological and biochemical products. Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1889 as Asahi Breweries, Ltd., the company officially changed its name to Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. in July 2011.

Industry

Beverages - Alcoholic

Sector

Consumer Defensive

Headquarters

JP

CEO

Atsushi Katsuki

Listed since

Oct 31, 1949

Employees

28,560