Kirin Beverage Co. intends to tie up with Glico Dairy Products Co. in the distribution of cold drinks in cartons to boost its sluggish sales in western Japan, company officials said Wednesday.
Under their partnership, the major beverage producer will shift sales of cold drinks from its subsidiary to Glico Dairy Products from February by tapping into the vast sales network of the dairy product unit of Ezaki Glico Co., the officials said.