TOKYO -- Heineken will dissolve a joint venture of over three decades with Japan's Kirin Brewery, Nikkei has learned, with the Dutch beer maker deciding to fly solo in Japanese consumer sales starting next year.
Heineken will convert the joint venture, Heineken Kirin, into a wholly owned subsidiary. The name of the unit will be changed to Heineken Japan in April. Heineken controls 51% of the joint venture while Kirin owns the rest.
