In August 2011, Asahi acquired New Zealand's Independent Liquor, maker of Vodka Cruiser and other alcoholic beverages, for ¥97.6 billion.
I august 2011 opkøbte Asahi New Zealand's independent Likørproducent, som bl.a. fremstiller Vodka Cruiser og andre alkoholiske drikke, for 97,6 mia. Yen.