Anheuser-Busch announced a $600 million U.S. investment to bolster domestic production.
The beer giant announced Wednesday that they plan to invest the $600 million over two years and will pour funds into expanding brewery capacity, worker training, and veteran hiring, according to Fox News Digital.
“Anheuser‑Busch is doubling down on investing in our U.S. operations because we see strong, long-term growth opportunities right here at home,” Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth told the outlet.
“When we invest in our U.S. operations and expand training for our people and opportunities for our veterans, we strengthen communities and drive real economic prosperity.”
HARBIN, CHINA: Bottles of Harbin beer on a conveyor belt at the brewery, the oldest in China, and now owned by US brewer Anheuser-Busch, maker of Budweiser, which acquired it in 2004 for more than USD1.4 billion, in northern China’s Harbin city 06 January 2006. The Chinese are toasting their economic growth with beer as the country is both the world’s top beer guzzler and brewer. AFP PHOTO/GOH CHAI HIN (Photo credit should read GOH CHAI HIN/AFP via Getty Images)
Whitworth continued, “This $600 million investment is about advancing American manufacturing, strengthening our supply chain, and creating lasting careers and a brighter future for U.S. workers.”
Anheuser-Busch will increase manufacturing capacity by zoning in on brewery upgrades and technological advancements. Workforce development will be a focal point of the expansion process, with plans to develop 15 new training centers and veteran programs.
ST. LOUIS – JUNE 26: The headquarters of Anheuser-Busch, Inc. is seen June 26, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. Reports indicate that the brewer of Budweiser beer was prepared to reject the offer by Brewer InBev SA in a $46 billion takeover offer. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The company plans to expand support for veterans by helping service members enter the workforce through their newly introduced “SmartResume” platform, which translates military skills and experience for employers.
“By strengthening our manufacturing operations, we are creating sustainable careers – not just jobs – and investing in the people who are vital to our success,” Whitworth said, according to Fox.
ST. LOUIS, MO – JULY 14: Bottles of beer make their way down the line inside the packaging plant for Anheuser-Busch Cos. July 14, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc.’s board of directors voted Sunday to accept Belgian brewer InBev’s takeover offer of $52 billion. (Photo by Whitney Curtis/Getty Images)
He continued, “We are proud to continue building the next generation of manufacturing leaders through our new technical training centers while also providing new opportunities in the workforce for our nation’s veterans.” (RELATED: Most Voters Say Trump Admin Isn’t Actually Putting America First, Poll Finds)
Anheuser-Busch’s investment aligns with wider industry and government initiatives to strengthen domestic production and rebuild the manufacturing workforce, reflecting priorities emphasized by the Trump administration.
The beer giant owns and produces Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Busch, and Natural Light, among others.