Heineken Holding

At the Paris wine show, producers showcased a surge in zero- and low‑alcohol wines and other adult beverages as consumers—especially younger adults—drink less. Heineken reported double‑digit growth for its no/low portfolio in 18 markets even as overall beer sales declined and the company plans up to 6,000 job cuts by 2028. The trend reflects shifting habits and growing demand for inclusive, sophisticated alcohol-free options in major markets. » Mais em abcnews.go.com

Heineken will cut 5,000 to 6,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years and save €400–500 million annually. The move is driven by longer-term declines in beer sales, particularly in North and South America and Europe; in 2025 revenue was around €34.2 billion and profit about €1.9 billion. The group employs roughly 87,000 people globally and also plans increased digitalization and use of AI, plus the closure of some breweries. About 400 jobs are to be cut at the Amsterdam headquarters; which other countries will be affected is still unclear. » Mais em de.investing.com

Heineken reports a net profit increase of 4.9% for the second half of 2025 despite a sales volume decline of 1.2%. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were €4.78; the dividend is to rise 2% to €1.90. Net revenue rose 1.6%, operating profit increased 4.4% with a margin expansion of 41 basis points; free operating cash flow was €2.6 billion. Heineken plans to cut 5,000–6,000 positions and expects organic operating profit growth of 2–6% for 2026, with the acquisition of FIFCO expected to contribute 2–3% to EPS. » Mais em de.investing.com

Dutch brewer Heineken plans to eliminate 5,000 to 6,000 jobs over the next two years to save €400–500 million annually. The move is driven by declining beer sales, particularly in North and South America and Europe; in 2025 Heineken reported revenue of about €34.2 billion and a profit of around €1.9 billion. Planned measures include digitization, the use of AI in marketing and the closure of some breweries; no specific countries for the job cuts were named. » Mais em stern.de

Dolf van den Brink said he will leave his post as CEO of Heineken on May 31; no reason for the resignation was given. Van den Brink led the company for almost six years and guided it through “turbulent economic and political times.” The supervisory board has begun the search for a successor; most recently, revenues in the third quarter of 2025 fell to €7.3 billion (second quarter: €7.6 billion). » Mais em t-online.de