Wellington, Dec 11 NZPA - Green Party MP Sue Kedgley says soft drink giants' move to supply only diet and low sugar drinks to schools around New Zealand starting today is a PR ploy.

Wellington, July 13 NZPA - New Zealand supermarket shelves are filled with the brands owned by Japanese drinks giants Suntory Holdings Ltd and Kirin Holdings Co who are reported to be considering a merger.

Wellington, July 7 NZPA - Drinks maker Frucor is seeking Commerce Commission approval to buy Hawke's Bay fruit juice company Simply Squeezed. Frucor, owned by Japanese company Suntory, owns brands including V, Arano, Fresh Up, Just Juice, McCoy and Citrus Tree.