Alcohol "Energizes Society," Top Kirin Exec Tells Press as Co Evolves "into a Health Company"

Major Japanese brewer Kirin has notably pivoted toward holdings outside of alcohol as consumption in its home country fades. But that didn't keep the co's top exec, prexy and coo Takeshi Minakata from praising the social benefits of alcohol during a recent media event. "From a spiritual or mental...
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Publishing Info

  • Year: 2026
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue #: 134
  • Issue Date: 06/22/2026