Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally, lowers profit growth forecast amid industry struggles

Heineken said Wednesday it plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally and expects slower profit growth in 2026 as the beer industry grapples with weak demand.

The reductions represent nearly 7% of the Dutch company’s approximately 87,000 employees worldwide. The beer giant said the cuts are part of a broader strategy aimed at strenghtening its operations while continuing to invest in growth.

"To fuel the growth and the profit, we are stepping up productivity initiatives and [making] changes...