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Is Blackmores Australian?

Quick Answer & Ownership Summary

No! Blackmores is no longer Australian owned. In August 2023, Japanese beverage and pharmaceutical multinational Kirin Holdings acquired Blackmores for $1.88 billion, ending over 90 years of Australian public and family ownership.

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan (Australian campus: Warriewood, Sydney, NSW)
Parent Owner
Kirin Holdings Company (Tokyo, Japan)
Founded In
Queensland (1932)
Product Category
Health & Beauty

Corporate Ownership Breakdown

Wholly owned subsidiary of Kirin Holdings, based in Tokyo, Japan.

Manufacturing & Production Reality

Formulations, clinical testing, and packaging are maintained at the Warriewood campus on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Braeside, Victoria.

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Verified Fast Facts
  • Founded in 1932 by pioneering naturopath Maurice Blackmore.
  • Sold to Japanese conglomerate Kirin in August 2023 for $1.88B.
  • One of Australia’s most trusted vitamin and supplement brands.
  • Profits now flow to Tokyo, Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Is Blackmores Australian?

Is Blackmores 100% Australian-owned?

No! Blackmores is no longer Australian owned. In August 2023, Japanese beverage and pharmaceutical multinational Kirin Holdings acquired Blackmores for $1.88 billion, ending over 90 years of Australian public and family ownership.

Is Blackmores Australian owned?

No. Blackmores was acquired by Japanese conglomerate Kirin Holdings in 2023.

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