Heineken to cut 6,000 global jobs despite surge in sales of Murphy's Stout

Irish operations report strong performance in 2025 but company to slash global workforce 

Brewing giant Heineken has reported continued success for Murphy's Stout in the UK and Europe but weaker overall global demand for beer will see the company cut 6,000 jobs from its workforce. Picture: David Parry/PA

Brewing giant Heineken has reported continued success for Murphy's Stout in the UK and Europe but weaker overall global demand for beer will see the company cut 6,000 jobs from its workforce. 

Heineken said it could not comment on where jobs would be lost. The company employs over 350 people in Ireland, with its chief operations hub at the former Murphy's Brewery site in Cork city.