According to several Japanese media reports, the Japan Fair Trade Commission carried out mandatory investigations on the 7th against four major Japanese beer companies: Asahi Breweries, Kirin Breweries, Sapporo Breweries, and Suntory. The four companies are suspected of having negotiated the magnitude and timing of price increases for beer products in advance to form a price monopoly alliance, in violation of Japan's Anti-Monopoly Law. According to relevant sources, the relevant officials of the four companies are suspected of gathering privately after the industry organization meeting to discuss plans to raise prices for products such as beer and sparkling wine.
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According to several Japanese media reports, the Japan Fair Trade Commission carried out mandatory investigations on the 7th against four major Japanese beer companies: Asahi Breweries, Kirin Breweries, Sapporo Breweries, and Suntory. The four companies are suspected of having negotiated the magnitude and timing of price increases for beer products in advance to form a price monopoly alliance, in violation of Japan's Anti-Monopoly Law. According to relevant sources, the relevant officials of the four companies are suspected of gathering privately after the industry organization meeting to discuss plans to raise prices for products such as beer and sparkling wine.
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