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Molson Coors Jobs to go in
the Americas
Molson Coors Beverage Company is
planning to cut jobs in the Americas as
new CEO Rahul Goyal says the US giant
‘must transform even faster’.

In a statement Molson Coors said it
expects to cut roughly 400 roles across
its Americas unit by the end of December
as part of a restructuring plan.

Goyal said, “We’ve made progress on
our transformation journey, but given the
environment, we must transform even
faster. To win with our customers and
consumers and return to growth, we
must move with urgency and make bolder
decisions. These are never easy decisions,
and I am grateful to those who will be
departing for their many contributions
and to those who will continue to guide
us on our journey toward growth.”
Hijos de Rivera Buys Spanish
Gin Maker Vánagandr
Spanish beer major Hijos de Rivera
has acquired local gin and vodka
distiller Vánagandr. Galicia-based
Vánagandr, set up in 2014, sells its
products in ten countries.

Spain is the principal market for the
business but it exports to countries
including Portugal, France, Germany
and the US.

Hijos de Rivera is best known for beer
brand Estrella Galicia, which is sold in
more than 50 countries. The company
also owns brands including Maeloc cider
and Fontarel bottled water. However,
the Hijos de Rivera portfolio includes
spirits such as its liqueurs brand Licor
de Galicia and F de Formentera gin.

Francisco Ucha, Hijos de Rivera’s
CEO, said, “It’s a great opportunity
to incorporate into our portfolio a
selection of exceptional, prestigious
spirits, with which we share values
inherent to our identity, such as the
artisanal philosophy of production and
the excellent quality of our products.”
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Sidel Opens New Lagos Office
The new office will serve as a regional hub for project management, engineering,
after-sales services, and customer engagement, bringing Sidel closer to its
customers in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and neighbouring markets.

Clive Smith, Executive Vice President of Customer Management for the Asia, Oceania,
and Africa (AOA Region), and Pietro Cassani, President and CEO at Sidel]
“West Africa is the most dynamic and promising consumer market in Africa,”
said Clive Smith, Executive Vice President, Africa, Oceania & Asia (AOA), Sidel.

“Establishing a significant organisation in Lagos allows us to understand customer
needs more deeply, respond faster, and offer bespoke solutions across PET, can, and
glass for West African consumers.”
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