Overview
- Asahi says ransomware caused the Sept. 29 system failure that halted domestic orders, shipments and production at major plants.
- Investigators have confirmed traces suggesting a possible information leak, and the company is still determining the scope and contents.
- Some supermarkets have stopped accepting online orders for Asahi beers and beverages, and restaurants are shifting procurement to rival brewers.
- Shared logistics are creating knock-on delays, with Kirin and Sapporo reporting potential slowdowns and confirmed late shipments from Asahi-run warehouses.
- Aeon reports sufficient inventory for now but warns stocks could run out if the disruption lasts weeks, as experts caution recoveries often take a week or longer.