Anheuser-Busch, the brewer behind Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Cutwater Spirits and NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, is committing $21m to upgrades at its facilities in Los Angeles and Mira Loma, California.
The investment is designed to support higher production volumes for Michelob ULTRA, Cutwater and Phorm Energy, alongside improvements to canning and bottling operations. It will also expand rail capacity, helping to enhance logistics, transportation infrastructure and route-to-market capabilities.
A new technical skills training center will also be established at the Los Angeles Brewery. The site is one of 15 such centers being opened across the U.S., providing operators and technicians with training in the electrical and mechanical systems used in brewery equipment. Over the next five years, Anheuser-Busch aims to upskill more than 90% of its U.S. manufacturing workforce.
The investment forms part of the company’s broader Brewing Futures program, under which Anheuser-Busch is allocating $600m to its U.S. operations during 2025 and 2026.
Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch, said: “Anheuser-Busch is committed to supporting the communities where our employees live and work. Investments in facilities like Los Angeles and Mira Loma help us strengthen our operations while creating and sustaining jobs and continuing to drive economic growth throughout California. We’re proud to continue investing in American manufacturing and in the hardworking Californians who help to produce America’s most iconic beer and spirits brands every day.”
