India’s United Breweries joins Heineken group as Dutch brewer takes control August 02, 2021 Heineken has gained full operational control of United Breweries Limited (UBL) in India following the acquisition of additional shares in June. Read more
Heineken more than doubles H1 operating profit but warns of commodity cost impact August 02, 2021 Heineken has more than doubled its first-half operating profit but warned of the impact of rising commodity costs in the second half of 2021. Read more
Heineken’s Africa and Asia sales offset European on-trade plummet April 21, 2021 Heineken has recorded flat beer sales in Q1, as increased sales in Africa and Asia more than offset lower on-trade volume in Europe. Read more
Heineken pledges carbon neutrality across value chain by 2040 April 15, 2021 Heineken has announced its commitment to become carbon neutral in its own production by 2030 and its full value chain by 2040. Read more
Harold van den Broek to succeed Laurence Debroux as Heineken CFO March 10, 2021 Heineken has announced that CFO Laurence Debroux will be stepping down from the role, while Harold van den Broek has been named as her successor. Read more
Heineken and Coca-Cola System realign Brazil distribution partnership February 26, 2021 Heineken has reached an agreement with the Coca-Cola System in Brazil to redesign their long-standing distribution partnership in the country. Read more
Heineken to cut 8,000 jobs following sharp profit declines in 2020 February 10, 2021 Heineken has announced that it will cut 8,000 jobs as part of a strategy to restore its operating margins to pre-pandemic levels. Read more
Heineken takes full ownership of Brixton Brewery February 02, 2021 Heineken has announced its full acquisition of Brixton Brewery, three years after it took a minority stake in the south London-based craft brewer. Read more
Heineken South Africa to cut jobs due to alcohol ban impact January 20, 2021 Heineken has announced that it will cut 70 jobs and put investments on hold in South Africa following the impact of alcohol bans, according to Reuters... Read more
Heineken announces global launch of Desperados Virgin 0.0% January 13, 2021 Heineken has announced the global launch of Desperados Virgin 0.0%, as it looks to provide more consumer choice in the no- and low-alcohol category. Read more