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Kirin and Blackmores launch brain health supplements

The development represents Blackmores' initial entry into the cognitive function category.

Tasmanian Government eyes purchase of collapsed Boag Brewery

International engagement remained central to the state's economic strategy.
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Four Roses returns to US ownership in Gallo deal

Original owner Frankfort Distilling Company, sold Four Roses to Seagram in 1943, who later passed it to Kirin in 2002. 
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Kirin to sell Four Roses bourbon brand to US wine giant

Kirin, which bought Four Roses in 2002, said it was looking to complete the deal in the second quarter.
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Kirin reportedly set to sell Kentucky Bourbon brand for US$1 billion

The sale comes as Kirin is looking to pivot from the struggling spirits sector in Japan to focus on its healthcare busin...

Kirin to buy Blackmores in $1.88 billion cash deal

Board, Blackmore family accept offer and recommend shareholders follow suit.

Japan brewer Kirin to exit Myanmar, seek sale of two units

Even so, company executives previously said they wanted to remain in the Myanmar market.
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Bega source confirms due diligence underway on Lion Dairy deal

A Bega source has confirmed the company is engaged in due diligence over the purchase of Kirin's dairy assets in Austral...
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Bega to buy Kirin’s Lion Dairy & Drinks business

Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings has reportedly entered into a deal to sell its Lion Dairy & Drinks subsidiary in Australi...

Major alcohol companies to introduce age-restriction labels

Diageo, Asahi and Bacardi among liquor giants to help curb underage drinking with new labelling and tighter controls onl...

Get crafty: How craft breweries can compete with ‘Big Beer’

Despite big players not traditionally fitting into the craft beer narrative, they are taking to craft breweries like a l...

Lion Dairy & Drinks offloads specialty cheese business for $280 million

Parent company Kirin sells division to Saputo.

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Kirin may offload Lion Dairy and Drinks

Kirin is undertaking a strategic review which may result in the sale of the business.

CDS impacts Lion’s half-year profit decline

Lion boss says the beverage company faces challenging conditions in the beer and dairy sectors.