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Japan Faces Asahi Beer Shortage After Cyber-Attack

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Japan Faces Asahi Beer Shortage After Cyber-AttackSaralnama

9 factories in Japan stopped production on due to a cyber-attack on Asahi Group. The attack hit ordering and delivery systems. Major retailers like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart warned of Asahi product shortages. 7-Eleven halted shipments of Asahi items, including Super Dry beer. FamilyMart expects shortages of Asahi-made Famimaru bottled teas. Lawson and Life Cooperation also warned of low stock. Asahi, Japan's biggest brewer, makes half its sales in Japan. The company said European operations are not affected. Asahi owns global brands like Peroni and Grolsch. No timeline for recovery was given. (Updated 3 Oct 2025, 14:05 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • 9 factories in Japan stopped production on due to a cyber-attack on Asahi Group
  • The attack hit ordering and delivery systems
  • Major retailers like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart warned of Asahi product shortages