All Heineken articles
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Analysis & InsightLower ABV global lager ‘falls down popularity list’ among consumers
As big beer companies reduce the alcohol content of their core brands in response to increased duty, MCA explores the knock-on impact on quality for consumers, and the disproportionate hit on specialist craft brewers
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NewsHeineken to cut 6,000 jobs
The Dutch brewer will cut thousands of both brewing and white-collar roles - amounting to 7% of its global headcount - due to declining demand for beer
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NewsStar Pubs sees L&T applicants rise 10% in January
The uplift comes against a backdrop of continued cost inflation and ongoing pub closures in parts of the L&T market
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OpinionFarewell to the would-be action man of Big Beer
Dominic Walsh looks at the departure of Heineken boss Dolf van den Brink; the bonhomie and pantomine of pub AGMs; and what’s next on the menu for David Page at Bow Street Group
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Weekend PressGood things will come from Guinness v Murphy’s price war
Guinness now faces a mounting battle with its rival Heineken, which is hoping to steal a march with its own Irish stout, Murphy’s, The Times reports
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Analysis & InsightMega-brewers keep investors’ coffers topped up
Managers have used a mix of price rises and cost cuts to boost free cash flow and keep shareholders sweet, the FT reports
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Event NewsInnovation Conference 2025: Agility, platforms and training
The event on 9 October will showcase how brands including PizzaExpress, Popeyes, Gail’s, Azzurri and Heineken are using innovation to fuel growth
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NewsStar Pubs to invest £4.5m in outside spaces
Around 88 pubs will benefit from improved gardens this year, with a quarter of these being themed to Heineken brands – and 83 pub buildings will be revamped on the outside to boost their kerb appeal.
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NewsPub sector increases commitment to DEI
Companies including Fuller’s, Greene King, and Punch Pubs have committed to furthering diversity and inclusion in support of the BBPA’s Open To All charter
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InterviewsHeineken to invest £40m in Star Pubs in 2025
The investment will support community pubs across rural and suburban locations, with 104 of the sites receiving large-scale refurbishments of £120k or more, in a bid to “make them more relevant to a broader number of consumers”, Chris Moore, Star Pubs property director, tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightCider category worth £2bn to UK on-trade
The cider category has experienced 5% value growth over the last two years, according to Heineken, which has introduced the UK’s first dealcoholised cider
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NewsHeineken to reduce strength of Sol lager
The Dutch brewer will reduce the strength of the drink from 4.2% ABV to 3.4%, paying a lower duty band on the product
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NewsBirra Moretti overtakes Carling to become most popular draught lager
The Italian lager brand has seen sales grow by 9.6% over the past quarter, compared to the same period last year, CGA reports
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NewsHeineken: Inflationary pricing is weakening demand
CEO Dolf van den Brink says though pricing is tapering, the Dutch brewer is observing a slowdown of consumer demand in various markets
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NewsHeineken sells off Russian beer business for €1
The Dutch brewer said it will take a loss of €300m on the division, the BBC reports
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NewsHeineken UK revenues up, volumes down
Beavertown became the largest craft beer brand by value share of total beer, building scale and momentum in the on and off trade
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NewsHeineken to invest £40m in pub upgrades
Around 570 sites in the Star Pubs & Bars estate are due to benefit from investment, with a key focus on its neightbourhood locals as more pubgoers are choosing to visit a pub that is closer to home
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NewsOutlet closures drive beer volume decline at Heineken
The Dutch brewery’s premium portfolio grew in Q1, led by Birra Moretti and Beavertown
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NewsHeineken announces significant price hikes
The brewer has announced it will be increasing the price of its beer and cider by more than 15% after Christmas due to ‘unprecedented cost pressures’.
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Analysis & InsightPub stocks come with a bad hangover. I’ll keep ordering Heineken, though
The Sunday Times’ Ian Currie shares why Diageo remains one of his top stock picks