Asahi Breweries to fully resume shipments in April after cyberattack

Asahi Breweries plans to fully resume shipments in April following a cyberattack. An official from parent company Asahi Group Holdings stated that shipments have restarted for almost all products in the alcoholic drink segment.

Asahi Breweries announced plans to fully resume all shipments in April 2026, recovering from the impacts of a recent cyberattack. The disruption temporarily affected operations, but in the alcoholic drink segment, shipments have already restarted for 'almost all products.'

An official from parent company Asahi Group Holdings stated, 'In the alcoholic drink segment, shipments have been resumed for almost all products.' This resumption appears to include strengthened cybersecurity measures, though specifics have not been disclosed.

The company, a major Japanese beverage producer specializing in beer and other alcoholic products, highlights the ongoing severity of cyber threats to businesses.

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