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Heineken has appointed Romain Apert as its new chief digital and technology officer (CDTO) and member of the executive team, effective 15 May 2026.

Heineken USA is broadening its non-alcoholic beer portfolio with the launch of Heineken 0.0 Cold Pressed Lime and Nectarine Juniper.

Soufflet Malt has officially broken ground on a €100 million malting facility in Midvaal, Gauteng.

Heineken will cut roughly 7% of its global workforce as Europe’s second-largest brewer moves to protect margins amid continued weakness in beer demand.

Heineken has completed its acquisition of Costa Rica’s Fifco, strengthening its grip on Central America as brewers seek growth beyond Western markets.

Dolf van den Brink, CEO and chairman of the executive board at Heineken, will step down from his position on 31 May 2026.

Heineken Studio, Heineken’s innovation hub, has launched a limited-edition brew in collaboration with French interior designer Axel Chay.

Heineken has opened a new brewery in Passos, Minas Gerais, Brazil, supported by an investment of more than €400 million.

Heineken will acquire Florida Ice and Farm Company for $3.2 billion, taking full control of Distribuidora La Florida plus other beverage and retail assets.