TOKYO — Japanese brewer and beverage company Kirin Holdings announced on August 7, 2026, that it will acquire 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 beer industry faces flat growth.

Kirin Holdings has been diversifying its portfolio to include health foods and supplements, aiming to expand beyond its traditional beverage business. The deal positions Kirin to capitalize on growing consumer demand for health and wellness products in North America.

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