Heineken closes one of its Polish breweries over volume declines
Poland | Heineken’s Grupa Żywiec unit in Poland is set to cease production at the historic Namysłów brewery in early 2026. Citing a “declining beer category” in the country along with “growing costs and taxes”, the subsidiary said on 17 October that some 100 employees will receive a “full severance package and additional support”, in accordance with their trade unions. Żywiec added that it is in “advanced discussion with potential investors” regarding a potential sale of the brewery’s assets.
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