TOKYO — Japanese brewer and beverage company Kirin Holdings announced on August 7, 2026, a deal valued at 1.898 billion Canadian dollars (approximately $1.3 billion) to acquire Ontario-based vitamin and supplement maker Jamieson Wellness. 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 beyond traditional beverages into health foods and supplements. The purchase of Jamieson Wellness aligns with this push to expand its presence in health-related sectors.

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