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The Returns At Heineken (AMS:HEIA) Aren't Growing![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Heineken has an ROCE of 8.7%, which is around the Beverage industry average of 9.7%. The company has employed 35% more capital in the last five years, and the returns on that capital have remained stable. If you're looking for a multi-bagger, the underlying trends indicate you may have better chances elsewhere.
Mexican retailer Femsa plans to complete asset sales...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Mexican retailer Femsa plans to complete asset sales next year, cut debt. The company this year sold its stakes in Dutch brewer Heineken and U.S. wholesaler Jetro Restaurant Depot. Asset sales in 2023 have raised more than $7 billion.
Global brewers reap the rewards as drinkers pay more![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Carlsberg and Heineken all grew revenues in the third quarter. Analysts and investors say the companies could see a margin increase in 2024. The high costs of certain raw materials set to ease in some markets.
'Blood drains from lads’ faces when shown £3million booze machines they must use![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Heineken invited the Daily Star inside the home of its giant cider pressing operation in Ledbury, Herefordshire. We watched the intensive and thunderously loud journey apples go on from being shaken off trees at a nearby orchard to floating down a canal. Shift manager Simon Stone trains new recruits to do just that.
Malteurop sees demand rebound for beer ingredient...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Inflation is curbing short-term demand for malt, but demand looks to rebound soon. Malteurop is one of three French-owned malt manufacturers. Beer giants like Heineken have reported flagging volumes due to inflation.
Hip to be square: Alcohol-free beer sales shoot up 32% - compared to 3% growth of real booze - as...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sales of non-alcoholic beer in the US have averaged 31% growth in last four years. Heineken, Budweiser, Corona and Guinness all now offer 0% beers. Experts said mounting trend was being driven by younger Americans.
World's biggest cider factory of huge towers and apple rivers is eerily empty![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Heineken's cider factory in Ledbury, Herefordshire, is the world's biggest. The Daily Star went behind the scenes for a 24-hour whistle-stop tour.
Heineken-owned brewery added to Brazil 'slave labor' list![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Heineken-owned brewery Kaiser added to Brazil'slave labor' list. Kaiser was placed on the list for subcontracting Sider, a trucking company. Sider was charged in 2021 for submitting 23 of its drivers to "slavery-like conditions"
Here's why you might never hear two common questions at your local pub again![img](/img/external-link.svg)
International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) have told pubs to ban staff asking because it might encourage patrons to get drunk. IARD is supported by leading beer, wine, and spirits producers including Heineken, Diageo, AB InBev, Beam Suntory, Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman.
BUSINESS LIVE: Pendragon to sell UK motor and leasing unit![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Phoenix Group expects 2023 cash generation to come in at the top-end of its forecast range. Heineken snaps up a minority stake in Ellie Goulding's cocktail-in-a-can brand. Pendragon to sell its entire UK motor and leasing businesses.
'Get back into the kitchen': Jill Scott and Gary Neville reflect on 'social swap' – video![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Gary Neville and Jill Scott took part in Heineken's 'Social Swap' campaign. The initiative was designed to shed light on how the wider public respond to messages and how such responses reflected social and gender inequalities.
Man Utd legend Gary Neville told ‘leave the football to the boys luv’ by Twitter troll after social media e...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Gary Neville and Jill Scott exchanged mobiles as part of a Heineken study. The pair were raising awareness of sexism on social media. Neville received vile sexist abuse from online trolls after taking Scott's phone.
Gary Neville received abuse ‘like nothing before’ in social media swap with Jill Scott![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Gary Neville says he received abuse on social media when he swapped X accounts with Jill Scott. The retired professional footballers swapped accounts as part of an initiative by Heineken called The Social Swap.
Man Utd legend Gary Neville told ‘leave the football to the boys luv’ by Twitter troll after social media e...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Gary Neville and Jill Scott exchanged mobiles as part of a Heineken study. The pair were raising awareness of sexism on social media. Neville received vile sexist abuse from online trolls after taking Scott's phone.
‘Get back into the kitchen’: what happened when Jill Scott and Gary Neville swapped social media accounts![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Jill Scott and Gary Neville have teamed up to take part in The Social Swap, a Heineken campaign to highlight the issue of gender bias on Twitter. In April, they swapped accounts for five days, continuing to share opinions on football as they normally would. Unbeknown to Twitter users, a message directed at Neville was in fact to Scott.
Bill Gates Bets on Bud Light: Buys 1.7M Shares![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Microsoft founder Bill Gates purchased $1.7 million worth of shares of Bud Light during the second quarter of 2023. The billionaire appears to be betting on the company's rebound after it lost hundreds of millions starting in April due to a failed TikTok advertising campaign with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Gates also invested 10.8 million shares on Feb. 17, worth nearly $940 million, towards Heineken.
Bill Gates Puts $100 Million Behind Bud Light After Dylan Mulvaney Backlash![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust purchased 1.7 million shares in AB InBev last quarter at an estimated total value of $96.6 million. Gates also put $902 million in Heineken, the second-largest brewer.
Heineken exits Russia: Dutch brewer sells its operations for Rs 90, takes Rs 2,600 crore hit![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Heineken has sold its Russian business for a mere 1 euro or Rs 90. Heineken last week announced that it would face a complete loss of 300 million euros or Rs 2,650 crore due to the sale to the Russian manufacturing powerhouse, the Arnest Group.
World's richest tennis player necked can of Heineken before drug test at US Open![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Jessica Pegula chugged a can of Heineken after her US Open elimination. The 29-year-old had needed to top up her bladder before supplying a sample to drug testers. Pegula's parents Terry and Kim are the owners of NFL side Buffalo Bills and NHL outfit Buffalo Sabres.
Tourists hit out at 'barbaric' prices at Dublin's popular Temple Bar pub after guest shares receipt...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Tourists were left stunned by prices at Temple Bar after receipt was shared. Two pints of Guinness - Ireland's most sought after beverage from tourists worldwide - amounted to £17.90. Next on the receipt is one pint of Heineken, setting the customer back £9.95. Two vodka and tonic drinks were then purchased - costing £27 for both, meaning the price is set at £13.50 individually. Finally, two Jameson whisky and ginger mixers also totalled £27, bringing the entire bill to £81.85.