Major Japanese brewer Kirin has famously pivoted toward holdings outside of alcohol as consumption in its home country fades. But that didn't keep the co's top exec, prexy/COO Takeshi Minakata, from praising the social benefits of alcohol during a recent media event. "From a spiritual or mental health perspective, I...
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NOTABLE QUOTABLE: Alcohol 'Energizes Society,' Top Kirin Exec Tells Press as Co Evolves into a 'Health Company'
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- Year: 2026
- Volume: 23
- Issue #: 121
- Issue Date: 06/22/2026
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