Japan’s Kirin to invest in beverage plant

Japan’s Kirin Holdings Corporation will invest US$60 million in a joint venture beverage-making company with Acecook Vietnam.

The two firms will set up a beverage company named Kirin Acecook Vietnam, with its headquarters and manufacturing base in southern Binh Duong Province.

The company’s first product will be Latte – a blend of milk and natural herbal and floral ingredients.

The product will taste similar to milk tea, or milk fruit juice, according to the company.

The Kirin Group is a global company specializing in producing food, alcohol, soft drinks, pharmaceuticals and beer. Acecook Vietnam is famous for its instant noodle products.

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