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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%

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heineken sells Bralima in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Heineken sells Bralima in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Heineken has sold its shareholding in Brasseries, Limonaderies et Malteries (Bralima), its operating company in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to Elna Holdings.

Heineken to phase down brewing at Singapore site as it shifts to regional import model

Heineken to phase down brewing at Singapore site as it shifts to regional import model

Heineken will phase down large-scale brewing operations in Singapore by the end of 2027 as part of a shift to an import-based supply model supported by its regional brewery network.

Heineken to pay MTB at least €43m in ongoing competition case

Heineken to pay MTB at least €43m in ongoing competition case

Greek brewer Macedonian Thrace Brewery (MTB) will likely be paid at least €43 million in damages by Heineken, following the latest ruling in a case centring around anti-competitive practices.

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