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No. 8039 October 31
Suntory Conducts International Survey on Family Issues

Suntory Research Institute on Continuity and Change in Life has published an international report on family issues, including education and relationships between spouses and between parents and children. The report is based on personal interviews with families in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Sweden, South Korea, and Thailand. The report is on sale for 5,000 yen.

No. 8037 October 31
Suntory Researchers: Chinese Tea Alleviates Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

The Chinese tea, Tian cha, is effective in curbing the effects of anti-atopic dermatitis (AD), a dry skin condition, according to research conducted by Suntory. Suntory made the announcement at an academic conference held by the Japanese Society of Allergology in Kyushu from Oct 29 to 31. Suntory's research was based on experiments using laboratory mice. Researchers said that mice infected with the dry skin condition had less of an urge to scratch themselves when fed a steady diet of Tian cha. Thus it is believed that the Chinese tea is effective in mitigating the symptoms of AD.

No. 8036 October 23
Suntory Expanding Cocktail Bar CB product line

Suntory will expand its Cocktail Bar line of pre-mixed cocktails on November 6 when it begins selling two new flavors, <fuzzy Navel> and <moscow Mule>. Each is priced at 210 yen for a 250ml bottle. The Cocktail Bar CB line was developed specifically for young adults.

No. 8035 October 23
Suntory Improves SUPER CHU-HI <OOLONG TEA>

Suntory has improved its SUPER CHU-HI <Oolong Tea> and will begin marketing it on November 6. A 480ml can is being added to the product line in addition to the 335ml canned size. The products will retail for 190 yen and 140 yen, respectively. Suntory first introduced SUPER CHU-HI in 1999. Since then, it has sold well, with Suntory marketing 14 million cases in FY2000. SUPER CHU-HI is currently the top seller in Japan's chu-hi market.

No. 8032 October 16
Suntory Marketing Astrological Whisky

On November 13, Suntory will begin marketing Suntory Whisky Royal 12-Year Old <The Year of The Horse> Label (700ml: 3,000 yen), Suntory OLD Whisky <The Year of The Horse> Label (700ml: 1,510 yen), Suntory Whisky Royal Premium 15-Year Old <The Year of The Horse> Red Bottle (600ml: 10,000 yen) and Suntory Whisky Royal 12-Year Old <The Year of The Horse> Bottle (600ml: 6,000 yen).

No. 8031 October 16
Suntory Marketing Special Whisky

On Dec. 4, Suntory will begin marketing only 1,000 bottles of Suntory Special Mysterious Whisky 12-Year Old. The exclusive product has been named after a TV talk-show dubbed "Whisky & Mystery," which is hosted by Mystery Writers of Japan, Inc. and Mainichi Newspapers. A 600ml bottle of this special whisky will retail for 5,000 yen.

No. 8030 October 16
Suntory Introducing PEPSI PEANUTS Campaign

Suntory will begin promoting PEPSI and DIET PEPSI using the PEANUTS characters in November and mid-December. In the first campaign, which starts at the end of November, the beverages will be sold in 500ml bottle-shaped cans that feature the PEANUTS characters in various Christmas scenes. In the second campaign, bottle cap figurines based on the PEANUTS characters will be given away with each 500ml plastic bottle sold.

No. 8028 October 16
Suntory Marketing Low-Malt Brew for Winter

On November 13, Suntory will begin marketing the low-malt beer, Fuyu Doraku, for a limited time during winter. A consumer survey conducted by Suntory indicates that the product goes well with Japanese hot pot dishes. A 350ml can is priced at 145 yen.

No. 8025 October 12
Suntory Holding New Wine Festival

Suntory's Tomi-no-oka Winery will hold a festival dubbed "Hill of Flowers and Wines, New Wine Festival" from November 1 through November 25 to promote the wine products it introduced in 2001. Visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of events and activities during the festival, including wine-tasting, musical performances by entertainers from France and Italy, and gourmet food dishes that go well with wine.

No. 8027 October 11
Suntory Expanding Lipton Line

Suntory will begin marketing "Lipton The Tea Royal Milk Tea" on November 6, and "Lipton The Tea Otona-no-fuyu Kocha (warm-up type)" on November 27 for a limited time during winter. A 280g can of Royal Milk Tea and a 300ml plastic-bottle of Otona-no-fuyu Kocha will retail for 115 yen and 130 yen, respectively.

No. 8024 October 11
Suntory Marketing Winter Gifts

Suntory will begin marketing annual year-end gift packs in mid-October. The gifts consist of whisky and brandy (58 items), beer and low-malt brew (14 items), wines (11 items) and non-alcoholic beverages (6 items). The whisky and brandy gift packs, for example, include high-quality products, such as Suntory Whisky HIBIKI 30 Year-Old, Suntory Pure Malt Whisky Yamazaki 25 Year-Old and Suntory Brandy X-O Super Deluxe.

No. 8021 October 9
Suntory Expanding Canned Cocktail Line

Suntory is adding several new flavors to its fruit-based canned cocktail line dubbed "Totteoki Kajitsu no Osake Sukkiri Jitate." The new flavors include "Kyoho grape from Yamanashi," "La France from Yamagara," and "Fuji Apple from Shinshu." A 350 ml bottle will retail for 220 yen. The new products go on sale Oct. 23.

No. 8020 October 4
Suntory Foundation Accepting Entries for 2001 Funding

The Suntory Foundation has begun accepting entries for its annual "foreign publication fund." Each year Suntory funds the translation of specific literary works into foreign languages. It also supports the overseas publication of works in the field of social and cultural sciences in order to promote cultural exchange and improve international understanding of Japan. The total amount of the funding is 50 million yen. It is usually split up among 10 recipients.

An application form can be downloaded from Suntory's web site at http://www.suntory.co.jp/sfnd/index.html. The deadline to apply is November 30.

No. 8019 October 4
Suntory Museum to Exhibit Ancient Porcelain

The Suntory Museum of Art will hold an exhibition of Japanese porcelain produced from the Nara to Edo periods. The exhibition will run from December 4 through February 3, 2002. A total of 140 works will be on display, including four priceless items that have been designated important cultural assets. From the various styles on display, visitors will be able to appreciate the evolution of Japan's sense of beauty as well as the country's cultural identity.

No. 8018 October 2
Suntory to Kick off Prize Campaign for Whisky Brands

In early December, Suntory will launch "Suntory Whisky Tomikuji Campaign," an instant prize campaign that aims to promote three Suntory whisky brands, including Old, Kakubin, and Zen. During the campaign, individual bottles of the aforementioned brands will have specially marked tags. Tags bearing a special "Daikichi" (excellent luck) mark will entitle the purchaser to 10,000 yen in cash. The campaign concludes on January 31.

No. 8017 October 2
Suntory Kicking off Single Malt Whisky Campaign

On Oct. 16, Suntory will begin marketing "Single Malt Miniature Nomikurabe (Tasting) Set," a package containing a pair of whisky brands produced and distributed by Suntory. Four sets are available, including: Yamazaki 12 years & Hakushu 12 years (1,200 yen), Yamazaki 12 years & Macallan 12 years (1,360 yen), Hakushu 12 years & Bowmore 12 years (1,220 yen), and Glenfiddich 12 years & Laphroaig 10 years (1,520 yen).

No. 8014 October 1
Suntory Expanding Flower Business

On Oct. 1, Suntory began taking special orders for three new flower products, including a newly developed flower dubbed Pioria. The new flowers come in 18 different colors. They will be marketed to the general public in March 2002.