The US division of AB InBev has confirmed that the next funding injection from its ‘Brewing Futures’ programme will be a US$5.8m spend on a facility in Virginia.
The investment in Williamsburg will support the production of Michelob Ultra, although Anheuser-Busch did not specify how, exactly. Funds will also go towards creating a ‘technical skills training centre’ for employees – one of 15 being opened across the US.
‘Brewing Futures’ was launched last year to create and sustain manufacturing jobs for Anheuser-Busch employees. The initiative initially promised a $300m investment for the Bud Light brewer’s US manufacturing operations across 2025 and 2026, which was doubled to $600m last month.
“This investment in our Williamsburg Brewery allows us to continue producing the highest-quality, American beers we have crafted for generations, while supporting jobs and economic growth in the communities where we operate,” said Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth. “By continuing to invest in places like Williamsburg, we reaffirm our longstanding commitment to the future of American manufacturing and to supporting veterans.”
The news follows a similar announcement from Anheuser-Busch last week, when the Missouri-headquartered division detailed a $5m investment in its Columbus, Ohio brewery. In January, a $30m operational upgrade was revealed for a Jacksonville, Florida brewery and canning plant.
