Heineken Closes Factory in Bahia

Dutch brewer, Heineken, announced June 15 that it will be closing its factory in Feira de Santana. In addition to Heineken, the company produces Brazilian brands Kaiser and Bavaria. Kaiser was produced in bottles, while Bavaria was produced in cans at the factory.

According to the Union of Workers of the Beer and Other Drinks Industry (SINDIBEB), 126 employees were let go.

In an official statement, Heineken claimed the decision was based on viability studies and the necessity to take the operation of the company to another standard of excellence.

The company's breweries in Ceara and Sao Paulo will now meet the needs in Bahia, Goias and Amazonas that were previously served by the factory in Feira de Santana.

For more visit Correio Feirense (in Portuguese) Heineken Closes Shop in Bahia