Heineken will stop its exports to Russia because of the war in Ukraine. All new investments in the country have also been halted, the brewer confirms after reporting by NRC and others. Heineken makes the beers Zhigulevskoe and Oxota for the local market in Russia. With approximately 1,800 employees, the company claims to be the third largest brewer in the
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We are deeply shocked by the terrible events unfolding in Ukraine. Millions of lives are being impacted and we strongly condemn the acts of violence and aggression we are witnessing. Our first priority remains our 1,300 employees in Ukraine and we have taken several actions to ensure their safety and wellbeing and to support the people of Ukraine. In addition,
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How did lager beer become America’s most popular libation, sold everywhere from convenience stores to luxury hotels? It began in the mid-19th century, when throngs of German immigrants brewed the light, pale, effervescent alcoholic beverage in their kitchens for a taste of home. Resourceful German brewers grew the lager industry into a powerhouse by aggressively promoting the new drink to American
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