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Heineken to cut 6,000 jobs as people drink less beer
Heineken is to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally over the next two years – close to 7% of its workforce – as the Dutch brewer struggles with falling demand for beer. The company, which makes Heineken, Amstel and Tiger, said the cuts would…
Heineken to slash up to 6,000 jobs amid falling demand for beer
Beer giant Heineken has announced plans to slash up to 6,000 jobs. The brewing giant, which also makes Amstel and Birra Moretti, blamed weaker demand for beer and “challenging market conditions”. Heineken said it will cut between…
Heineken to Cut Thousands of Jobs in Tough Beer Market
Heineken said it would remove thousands of jobs over the next two years after sales volumes continued to slide at the end of 2025. As part of a previously announced plan to save hundreds of millions of euros a year, the Dutch brewer said Wednesday…
Beer giant with breweries in UK to cut 6,000 jobs as demand drops
Brewing giant Heineken has said it plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs amid efforts to drive cost savings. The company, which also makes Amstel and Birra Moretti, revealed the plans in the face of weaker demand for beer amid “challenging market…
Lake District village struggles to find GP - despite ad pledging 'we'll never run out of beer'
With its undulating hills and rural charm, many of us would dream of working in the Lake District village of Coniston. But not, it seems, if you are a GP. After 170 years with a dedicated family doctor, Coniston faces losing its health practice…
Heineken Cuts Up to 6,000 Jobs Amid Slump in Beer Sales
Heineken NV will cut 5,000 to 6,000 jobs as the Dutch brewer contends with a slump in demand for alcohol. The company said it will reduce headcount over the next two years in an effort to cut costs, according to a statement Wednesday.
Iconic beer giant to cut 6,000 jobs amid slump in sales
AN ICONIC beer giant is to cut thousands of jobs roles amid a slump in sales. Heineken said this morning it would scrap up to 6,000 jobs as it faces “challenging market conditions”. Your info will be used in accordance with our…
Heineken to slash up to 6,000 jobs in AI 'productivity savings' amid slump in beer sales
Heineken's CEO told CNBC on Wednesday that AI is 'partly' behind the plan to cut up to 7% of its workforce. The Dutch brewer's beer volumes declined 2.4% over the course of 2025. 'We committed to 400 to 500 million euros ($476 million to $600…
Beer giant to axe 6,000 jobs - 'sales slump'
A major brewing company is planning to make up to 6,000 jobs redundant One of the world's largest brewing companies has announced plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs over the next two years as it grapples with declining sales and what it described as…
Popular beer garden confirms reopening date
A popular Liverpool bar and beer garden has announced its reopening date for 2026. Sub Rosa, from the team behind the much-loved Botanical Garden, opened its doors on Kings Dock Street in the summer of 2021. Sub Rosa features a large events space…
Beer giant Heineken to axe up to 6,000 jobs
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Beer giant Heineken announces plans to axe up to 6,000 jobs
Brewing giant Heineken - which has a huge site in Manchester - has said it plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs amid 'challenging market conditions'. The company, which also makes Amstel and Birra Moretti, revealed the plans in the face of a slump in the…
Texas brewery with beer sold across state shutters after a decade
Texas' declining brewery scene has been hit with another closure. Fort Worth 's Panther Island Brewing at 501 N Main St. is permanently closing Friday after more than a decade in business. Raising a toast to its 11-year run, Panther Island Brewing…
This family-run NSW brewery has won Australia's top craft beer prize for the fourth year in a row
News Mountain Culture's Status Quo Pale Ale claims the top spot in the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers – Un-beer-lievable! Pour a pint and grab a bar stool because Mountain Culture Beer Co has done it again (and again and again). This…
Top Yorkshire brewery set to score with sports themed beers in 2026
Wold Newton based Wold Top Brewery will launch a series of beers brewed to celebrate iconic sporting events, including the Winter Olympics, Six Nations rugby, the World Cup, the Commonwealth Games, Wimbledon, and the Masters golf. Wold Top's…
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