Asahi CEO Eyes Local Super Dry Production in Africa to Match Europe Scale
Asahi Group CEO Atsushi Katsuki reveals plans for local Super Dry production in Africa to match the scale of European operations. Discover their growth strategy.
Asahi's global map is redrawing. The Japanese brewer is eyeing Africa as its next massive growth engine. Atsushi Katsuki, President and CEO of Asahi Group Holdings, told Nikkei in a recent interview that the company is considering producing its flagship Super Dry beer locally in Africa.
Asahi Super Dry Africa Production: A Strategic Pivot
The move comes on the heels of a recent acquisition in the region. Katsuki aims to scale the newly acquired African business to match the size of Asahi's European operations. By shifting from imports to local brewing, the company intends to bolster its supply chain efficiency and better serve the continent's rapidly growing consumer base.
Scaling Growth in the Last Frontier
While domestic competitors like Sapporo sell off real estate assets and Kirin pivots toward health science, Asahi remains laser-focused on beer. The African market represents a vital pillar of growth as Japan's aging population continues to shrink the domestic alcohol market.
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