Suntory Oceania's $3bn beverage business launched in Qld

On 7 July 2025, Suntory officially launched its new $3 billion multi-beverage business in the Australian marketplace — Suntory Oceania — at its $400m+ carbon-neutral facility in Ipswich, Queensland. Now claimed as the region’s fourth largest multi-beverage group, the business launch allowed a first look at alcohol production at the new facility which began production of energy drinks back in September 2024.

Announced back in August 2023, the establishment of Suntory Oceania responds to the growth potential across Australia and New Zealand. The catalyst for that growth will be its new Ipswich facility, which will produce a portfolio of beverages including premium spirits, RTD (ready-to-drink) alcohol beverages, juice, water, soft drinks, coffee, energy and sports drinks. Initially capable of producing 20 million cases per annum, the facility has the capacity to expand to 50 million cases in the future.

Dai Minato, CEO — Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania, said, “Our team has delivered incredible results in just over two years – the transformation of a greenfield site to a $400M state-of-the-art, carbon-neutral facility and the establishment of a new supply chain and commercial model. We have grown our Oceania family to 1500 people, including new Licensed RTM and Advocacy teams.”

“At Suntory, our culture is shaped by our unique ‘Yatte Minahare’ spirit, which has encouraged us to dream big and make those dreams a reality for over a century. I’m excited by the ambition of our people, the strength of our brands, and the opportunity to shape new beverage experiences. This is just the beginning!”

With increased local capability and capacity, Suntory Oceania’s 40 brands, including premium Japanese whiskies, Suntory -196 RTD, Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Canadian Club, V Energy, Maximus and Suntory BOSS coffee, are uniquely positioned to meet consumer demand.

Mark Hill (R) and Dai Minato (L).

“The Australian beverages market is one of the most energetic and innovative in the world. Suntory Oceania gives us the platform to truly ignite the industry,” said Mark Hill, Managing Director, Suntory Global Spirits – Oceania.

“Our Queensland facility complements our global production footprint — which includes distilleries and bottling sites across North America, Europe, and Japan — and will produce more of the drinks Australians love, like those from the rapidly growing RTD category.”

Suntory will launch its new multi-beverage business offering in the New Zealand market in January 2026.