Kirin Holdings, Suntory to merge?

14 July 2009 | By Popsop Team

Kirin Holdings has said that no deal has been reached on a potential merger with brewing rival Suntory, but the group did not deny talks between the two rivals.

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Kirin and Suntory, two of Japan’s biggest alcoholic drinks makers and fierce rivals, are considering a merger, according to a report  in Japanese business publication Nikkei.

In a statement today, Kirin refused to either confirm or deny the report.

Read the full article at www.just-drinks.com

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