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Heineken cuts around 3,000 roles as first-half operating profit rises 6.7%

Heineken cuts around 3,000 roles as first-half operating profit rises 6.7%

Beverage

Heineken has reduced its workforce by around 3,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) roles during the first half of 2026.

Heineken Costa Rica agrees to acquire RainForest Water

Heineken Costa Rica agrees to acquire RainForest Water

Mergers & Acquisitions

Heineken Costa Rica has signed an agreement to acquire RainForest Water, a Costa Rican premium artesian water brand, through its subsidiary Distribuidora La Florida.

Heineken names JDE Peet’s chief Rafael Oliveira as next CEO

Heineken names JDE Peet’s chief Rafael Oliveira as next CEO

Appointments

Heineken has named Rafael Oliveira, chief executive of JDE Peet's, as its next chair of the executive and CEO.

Dutch Supreme Court rejects Heineken appeal in Greek beer market damages case

Dutch Supreme Court rejects Heineken appeal in Greek beer market damages case

Beverage

The Dutch Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Heineken and its Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery, in a long-running competition damages case brought by Greek brewer Macedonian Thrace Brewery (MTB).

Heineken launches lower-calorie Heineken Ultimate in Brazil

Heineken launches lower-calorie Heineken Ultimate in Brazil

New products

Heineken has launched Heineken Ultimate, a new lower-calorie beer variant debuting exclusively in Brazil before a wider rollout.

Heineken Ireland expands alcohol-free range with two new Heineken 0.0 flavours

Heineken Ireland expands alcohol-free range with two new Heineken 0.0 flavours

New products

Heineken Ireland is expanding its alcohol-free portfolio with the launch of two new flavours.

Heineken is one of the world’s largest producers of beer. Led by the Heineken brand, the group has a portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and speciality beers and ciders – including Amstel, Desperados, Sol, Red Strip, Tecate, Tiger, Birra Moretti, Strongbow and Orchard Thieves. It has also made a number of considerable plays into the craft beer scene, most notably with the acquisition of Lagunitas Brewing. Based in the Netherlands with facilities in more than 70 different countries, Heineken employs a total of 85,000 employees.

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