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Suntory Oceania has marked its first year of operations in Australia, reporting growth in ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, increased local production and investment in manufacturing.

Dai Minato, Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania CEO and Ashish Gandham, managing director of Suntory Global Spirits Oceania
Dai Minato, Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania CEO and Ashish Gandham, managing director of Suntory Global Spirits Oceania

According to the company, it is now the second-largest RTD supplier nationally, based on Circana unweighted market data to the end of May 2026. It also said it launched 21 new alcohol and non-alcohol products during its first year and increased production by 36 per cent in 2025, while reducing its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.

The company said it produced more than 252 million cans and bottles in Australia between July 2025 and June 2026, with all of its RTD products now made locally.

During the year, Suntory Oceania also opened its $400 million carbon-neutral manufacturing facility in Queensland, where production of alcohol RTDs began. The site operates on renewable energy and is registered as a power station, allowing surplus renewable energy to be returned to the grid.

The company also opened a $13 million inbound warehouse in New Zealand.

Suntory Oceania marks first year with RTD growth and local production
Suntory Oceania marks first year with RTD growth and local production

Dai Minato, Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania CEO, said the business had focused on establishing the foundations for future growth.

“Since our Suntory Oceania go-live 12 months ago, we’ve been pioneering beverage experiences for consumers with our multi-beverage model.

“We have been bringing together our portfolio of aspirational brands, global expertise, and local execution to enrich people’s lives throughout every drinking occasion.

“We see significant opportunity ahead of us, partnering with our customers and our communities, guided by our commitment to Growing for Good and making a positive contribution for generations to come,” he said.

Ashish Gandham, managing director of Suntory Global Spirits Oceania, said changing consumer demand was shaping the company's product mix.

“As consumer needs continue to evolve, we are well positioned to support customers across both off-premise and on-premise channels.

“Whether it's convenient RTD and energy options for everyday occasions or premium spirits for more special moments, our focus is on working alongside customers to deliver the right mix of products, formats and experiences for consumers across every occasion,” Gandham said.

Beyond its commercial operations, the company said it expanded community partnerships with the Dylan Alcott Foundation and Recreate NZ, and committed $1 million to a research partnership with Griffith University's Australian Rivers Institute to support water sustainability research. It also introduced its Mizuiku water education program to Australian primary schools after launching it in New Zealand in 2022.

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