Brewer aims to expand in North America, world’s largest supplement market
Kirin Holdings has been diversifying into health foods and supplements. (Photo by Tokuyuki Matsubuchi)
YUKA KONISHI
August 7, 2026 13:05 JST
Updated on August 7, 2026 19:16 JST
TOKYO — Japanese brewer and beverage maker Kirin Holdings has announced a deal worth 1.898 billion Canadian dollars ($1.3 billion) to buy Ontario-based vitamin and supplement maker Jamieson Wellness, giving it a foothold in the health science sector in North America amid a flat beer market.