The Kirin Group has been conducting life science research based on fermentation to expand into the pharmaceutical and agro-biotechnology businesses. Kirin Holdings and other group companies work together to explore advanced fermentation and biotechnology that bring out the best in what nature has to offer and to create new value in food and health.
We seek to stay at the forefront of research in fermentation technology that makes use of microorganisms such as brewery yeast and lactic acid bacteria. With knowledge gained through molecular biological research, we have come to understand—down to the substance level—how microorganisms behave during the alcoholic fermentation process. We use this knowledge to work on technology to improve production processes and develop new products.
We are engaged in botanical research to learn about plant characteristics on the molecular level, the findings of which are used to develop improved plant materials.
We apply a wealth of knowledge gained through microbiological and botanical research to develop technology for environmental preservation and energy as a basis for the advancement of food and health products.
