Cyberattack on Japanese brewer Asahi crimps production, shipments:
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Cyberattack Forces Asahi Supply and Distribution HaltShipments of Asahi beer and stored rival brands were disrupted, with no date set for resumption; stores may run dry soon (Oct 1, 2025).
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- On Oct. 1, 2025, Asahi Group Holdings experienced a cyberattack.
- The incident disrupted shipments of the company's beer and other products and affected distribution of rival brands warehoused at its facilities.
- The group reported no estimate for when normal operations will resume.
- Because distribution emphasizes freshness for its Super Dry beer, many stores' stock is likely to run dry soon.
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