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Heineken's Zywiec Group to Close Historic Namyslów Brewery

10/17/2025

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Zywiec Group, a subsidiary of Heineken, plans to close Namyslów Brewery in Poland in 2026 due to a declining market and rising costs.
Namyslów Brewery, established in 1321, is described by Mayor Jacek Fior as integral to town's identity.
All 100 employees will receive severance packages and support from trade unions.
The beer market's value rose 31% since 2019 to 22.9 billion zloty, despite declines in consumption and production.

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Zywiec Group, a subsidiary of Heineken, plans to close Namyslów Brewery in Poland in 2026 due to a declining market and rising costs.
Namyslów Brewery, established in 1321, is described by Mayor Jacek Fior as integral to town's identity.
All 100 employees will receive severance packages and support from trade unions.
The beer market's value rose 31% since 2019 to 22.9 billion zloty, despite declines in consumption and production.