Suntory Beverage & Food Limited (Suntory) announced on May 25 that it will acquire the beverage vending machine business of Japan Tobacco (JT) and the "Peach Natural Water" and "Roots" brands of beverages. "Momoten", who was worried about the future of the fans, will be "married" safely.


JT announced its withdrawal from the beverage business in February. The prospect of the 2015 end of September, it is scheduled to end the production and sales. As a result, people were worried that they could no longer drink the company's products, including natural peach water.

Only two brands have been announced to survive this time: natural peach water and roots. According to the Suntory of the person in charge, with respect to these, JT manufacturing, products for sale once made a final sale to the prospect of the end of September, it is so is re-released upon the addition of "Suntory ness". The specific time is undecided, but "I want to deliver it to customers as soon as possible" (Suntory staff). The taste and lineup may change, so if you have a favorite, let's enjoy it now.

By the way, it seems that vending machines where you can buy JT products are quite rare. It seems that it is rarely handled at convenience stores and supermarkets, so it may be a good idea to buy it when you find it.


No mention is made of products other than the two brands, and it seems likely that they will disappear. Personally, I was taken care of by "exhilarating vitamins" and "shiruko", so I feel lonely when it disappears.