Japan’s Kirin Acquires Canadian Vitamin Maker Jamieson Wellness for $1.3 Billion

Japanese brewer and beverage company Kirin Holdings announced on August 7, 2026, that it has agreed to purchase Ontario-based vitamin and supplement maker Jamieson Wellness for 1.898 billion Canadian dollars (approximately $1.3 billion). This acquisition marks Kirin’s strategic move to establish a foothold in the North American health science market, the world’s largest supplement market, as the company faces a flat beer market in its core business.

Kirin has been diversifying its portfolio by expanding into health foods and supplements, aiming to capitalize on growing consumer demand in this sector. The deal underscores Kirin’s efforts to broaden its business beyond traditional brewing and beverage operations.

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• Nikkei Asia: Japan's Kirin buys Canadian vitamin maker for $1.3bn in health science push