Dutch beer maker Heineken, which is the world's second largest beer producer, has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 8,000 as it restructures the firm affected by bar closures in Europe and beyond, Reuters news agency and broadcaster BBC reports. This week, Heineken chief executive officer Dolf van den Brink explained that 2020 had been a year of «unprecedented disruption» for the firm. Bars have been closed in most parts of Europe and beyond and some countries, for example, South Africa, have imposed temporary bans on alcohol sales. The firm is the world's second-largest beer maker, with Heineken being Europe's top selling lager. The company's restructuring plans were initially announced in October 2020; however, it did not unveil at the time how many jobs would be affected, Reuters and BBC report.