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

Kirin Holdings has been diversifying its business portfolio by expanding into health foods and supplements. The deal reflects the company's efforts to adapt to changing market dynamics and consumer preferences.

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