Kirin Holdings Company, Limited

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited, a global enterprise established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1885, is broadly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic drinks, and pharmaceuticals. The company's operations are organized into four key segments: Japan Beer and Spirits, Japan Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Oceania Integrated Beverages, and Pharmaceuticals. Its diverse product range encompasses various alcoholic offerings like beers (including happo-shu), wines, whiskies, and spirits such as Four Roses bourbon, alongside non-alcoholic options including soft drinks (like Coca-Cola products), dairy items, and fruit juices. Kirin also produces a variety of food products, including margarine, jams, honey, and sake. Beyond consumables, the company develops and sells pharmaceutical products, biochemicals, amino acids, and nucleic acids. Furthermore, Kirin manages factories and a theme park, operates Kirin City beer pubs, and functions as an insurance agent. The company adopted its current name in July 2007, having previously been known as Kirin Brewery Company, Limited.

Industry

Beverages - Alcoholic

Sector

Consumer Defensive

Headquarters

JP

CEO

Yoshinori Isozaki

Listed since

May 16, 1949

Employees

31,144