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Anheuser-Busch has announced a new $7 million investment in its Fairfield brewery in California, US.

The funding will facilitate capital infrastructure projects that support ongoing improvements at the facility, including updates to roofing, equipment overhauls, new lighting and other structural repairs.

Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch, said: “These investments in our Fairfield brewery strengthen capabilities across our entire business to ensure our northern California facility continues to brew the great-tasting, high-quality products that have satisfied drinkers for generations”.

The Fairfield site brews more than 20 of Anheuser-Busch's brands including Budweiser beer. The 170-acre site has a 99% recycling rate and sources 30% of its electricity from a wind turbine and 6,500 solar panels located at the brewery.

Nathan Murphy, general manager at the Fairfield Brewery, commented: “The ongoing investment in our facility and upgrades to our infrastructure will continue to support the capabilities at our brewery and position our team to continue to produce the highest-quality beer nationwide”.

Lance Hastings, president and CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, added: "Through this financial commitment for the future, [Anheuser-Busch is] not only revitalising its infrastructure; it’s also reinforcing Fairfield's pivotal role as a cornerstone of its business. Anheuser-Busch's enduring legacy in California not only contributes significantly to our economy but also sets a benchmark for efficiency and innovation in the brewing industry." #

This latest investment follows Anheuser-Busch's $15.5m upgrade of its Fort Collins, Colorado, brewery in May this year. The investment was used to upgrade bottling lines from packed to bulk glass, enabling the brewery to streamline production in-house, strengthening its supply chain, reducing emissions and driving efficiencies across the business.

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