In October 2011, the courts allowed the Kirin Brewery Company to buy a majority stake in Schincariol.

[3] In November 2011, Kirin agreed to buy out the shareholders in Schincariol, completing its biggest acquisition as it sought growth in emerging markets.

[6] There are 13 Brasil Kirin factories/breweries around Brazil and 10 distribution centers, with the company headquarters situated at the city of Itu, São Paulo state.

The company produces about 3.0 billion liters of beer a year, and exports its products to Mercosul, Europe, United States, Asia and Oceania.

Brasil Kirin makes tutti-frutti soft drink, Itubaína, which has been produced and distributed nationally since 1954.