Joint ventures Suntory

a suntory kakubin ( angled bottle ) whisky bottle , glass display @ yamaya liquor store in iizaka, japan

from 1990s, suntory has collaborated extensively melbourne biotechnology firm florigene genetically engineer world s first true blue rose, symbol associated impossible or unattainable. in 1991, team won intense global race isolate gene responsible blue flowers, , has since developed range of genetically modified flowers expressing colors in blue spectrum, number of other breakthroughs extending vase life of cut flowers.

in 2003, suntory acquired 98.5% equity holding in florigene. prior this, florigene had been subsidiary of global agrochemicals giant nufarm limited since 1999. in july 2004, suntory , florigene scientists announced world development of first roses containing blue pigment, important step toward creation of blue colored rose.

in july 2011, suntory beverage , food limited pt garudafood mnc group in indonesia have agreed make new firm produce non-alcoholic drink 51 percent , 49 percent shares respectively. produce suntory oolong tea, boss , orangina.