Japan's top four brewers accused of price-fixing canned beer

Japan's four largest brewers—Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo, and Suntory—are accused of colluding to fix prices on canned beer, controlling over 90% of the market. The claim, reported by Le Monde, suggests regular coordinated price increases, but details on the investigation or evidence remain unclear. If confirmed, this could lead to significant fines and regulatory scrutiny, potentially impacting the domestic beverage market.