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Dutch brewer Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs

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This photograph shows a building with the logo of the Dutch multinational brewing company Heineken in Amsterdam on October 14, 2025. [AFP]

Under pressure, Dutch brewer Heineken said Wednesday that it would scrap up to 6,000 jobs as it faces what it called "challenging market conditions," with beer volumes down compared to last year.

The company said it would be "accelerating productivity at scale to unlock significant savings, reducing 5,000 to 6,000 roles over the next two years".

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