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Kirin Company[edit]

Kirin Company, Limited is a Japanese multinational corporation that is primarily involved in the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and pharmaceuticals. It is one of the largest beverage companies in the world and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

History[edit]

Kirin Company traces its origins back to 1885 when it was founded as the Japan Brewery Company, Ltd. The company was established by William Copeland, a Norwegian-American brewer who had previously founded the Spring Valley Brewery in Yokohama. In 1907, the company was renamed Kirin Brewery Company, Limited.

Products[edit]

Kirin is well-known for its flagship beer, Kirin Ichiban, which is a lager beer brewed using a unique "first press" method. This method involves using only the first press of the wort, resulting in a beer with a rich flavor and smooth finish.

In addition to beer, Kirin produces a wide range of beverages, including soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages. The company also has a significant presence in the pharmaceutical industry through its subsidiary, Kirin Pharma Company, Limited.

Global Presence[edit]

Kirin has expanded its operations globally, with a strong presence in Asia, Oceania, and North America. The company has formed strategic alliances and partnerships with other major beverage companies to enhance its global reach.

Environmental Initiatives[edit]

Kirin is committed to sustainability and has implemented various environmental initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote recycling. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and has invested in renewable energy projects.

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-'''Kirin Company, Limited''' (''Kirin Kabushiki-gaisha'') is a Japanese integrated beverages company. It is a subsidiary of [[Kirin Holdings Company, Limited]]. The company's headquarters are located in [[Nakano-ku, Tokyo]].
+== Kirin Company ==
-==History==
+[[File:Kirin_ichiban(beer_can).jpg|thumb|right|Kirin Ichiban beer can]]
-The Kirin Company was established in 1885 as the Japan Brewery Company, Limited in [[Yokohama]]. The company's first product was Kirin Beer, which was named after the Chinese mythological creature, the [[Qilin]]. The creature was also used as the company's logo.
-In 1907, the company was renamed Kirin Brewery Company, Limited. Over the years, the company expanded its product line to include not only beer but also soft drinks and other beverages. In 1987, Kirin Brewery Company, Limited was restructured into Kirin Company, Limited, and Kirin Brewery Company, Limited became a subsidiary of the new company.
+'''Kirin Company, Limited''' is a Japanese [[multinational corporation]] that is primarily involved in the production and distribution of [[alcoholic beverages]], [[soft drinks]], and [[pharmaceuticals]]. It is one of the largest beverage companies in the world and is headquartered in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]].
-==Products==
+=== History ===
-Kirin Company, Limited produces a wide range of beverages. These include:
-* '''[[Beer]]''': Kirin's flagship product is Kirin Beer, which is one of the most popular beers in Japan. The company also produces other beer brands such as Kirin Ichiban and Kirin Lager.
+Kirin Company traces its origins back to 1885 when it was founded as the Japan Brewery Company, Ltd. The company was established by [[William Copeland]], a Norwegian-American brewer who had previously founded the Spring Valley Brewery in Yokohama. In 1907, the company was renamed Kirin Brewery Company, Limited.
-* '''[[Soft drinks]]''': Kirin produces a variety of soft drinks under the Kirin brand. These include Kirin Lemon, a popular lemon-flavored soft drink, and Kirin Mets, a carbonated soft drink.
-* '''[[Whisky]]''': Kirin also produces whisky under the Fuji Gotemba Distillery brand.
-* '''[[Wine]]''': Kirin produces wine under the Mercian Corporation brand.
-==Subsidiaries==
+=== Products ===
-Kirin Company, Limited has several subsidiaries, including:
-* '''[[Kirin Brewery Company, Limited]]''': This is the company's beer brewing subsidiary. It operates several breweries in Japan and overseas.
+Kirin is well-known for its flagship beer, [[Kirin Ichiban]], which is a [[lager]] beer brewed using a unique "first press" method. This method involves using only the first press of the wort, resulting in a beer with a rich flavor and smooth finish.
-* '''[[Mercian Corporation]]''': This subsidiary produces wine and other alcoholic beverages.
-* '''[[Fuji Gotemba Distillery]]''': This subsidiary produces whisky and other spirits.
-==See also==
+In addition to beer, Kirin produces a wide range of [[beverages]], including [[soft drinks]] and [[non-alcoholic beverages]]. The company also has a significant presence in the [[pharmaceutical]] industry through its subsidiary, Kirin Pharma Company, Limited.
-* [[List of companies of Japan]]
+=== Global Presence ===
+Kirin has expanded its operations globally, with a strong presence in [[Asia]], [[Oceania]], and [[North America]]. The company has formed strategic alliances and partnerships with other major beverage companies to enhance its global reach.
+=== Environmental Initiatives ===
+Kirin is committed to [[sustainability]] and has implemented various environmental initiatives to reduce its [[carbon footprint]] and promote [[recycling]]. The company aims to achieve [[carbon neutrality]] by 2050 and has invested in [[renewable energy]] projects.
+== Related Pages ==
 * [[Beer in Japan]]
-* [[Economy of Japan]]
+* [[Japanese cuisine]]
+* [[List of breweries in Japan]]
-[[Category:Companies of Japan]]
+[[Category:Japanese companies]]
-[[Category:Beer in Japan]]
+[[Category:Breweries]]
-[[Category:Food and drink companies]]
+[[Category:Food and drink companies of Japan]]
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