Grupa Żywiec
Grupa Żywiec is a major Polish brewing company that operates multiple breweries and produces a wide portfolio of beer brands. The company is a subsidiary of the Heineken Group and holds a significant position in the domestic Polish beer market.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Finland
HQ City
Żywiec
Founded
1998
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Warsaw Stock Exchange
Tax Domicile
PL
Ultimate Parent
Heineken N.V.
Data Hosting
PL
AI Trains on User Data
false
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1856
Brewery establishment
The Żywiec brewery was established in the town of Żywiec by Archduke Albrecht von Habsburg.
1994
Privatization
The company was privatized and transitioned into a joint-stock company.
1998
Heineken acquisition
Heineken acquired a majority stake in Grupa Żywiec.