Anheuser-Busch has decided to sell its long-established brewery in Newark, New Jersey, and will also shut down two other facilities located in California and New Hampshire as part of a larger effort to streamline production.
The Newark brewery, which has been in operation since 1951, is set to be sold to Goodman Group in 2026. Meanwhile, the breweries in Fairfield, California, and Merrimack, New Hampshire, are expected to close in early 2026.
The company plans to shift production from these three locations to other U.S. facilities. This move, according to a spokesperson, will enable greater investment in the remaining operations and the company’s expanding portfolio of notable brands.
Anheuser-Busch has indicated that over the past five years, it has focused on modernizing its manufacturing processes in the U.S. To that end, nearly $2 billion has been invested across 100 facilities nationwide.
In a recent announcement in May, the company mentioned plans to invest an additional $300 million into its facilities across the country, aiming to boost manufacturing jobs and assist veterans seeking careers in this sector.
As part of this transition, Anheuser-Busch is committed to helping 475 employees currently working at these three facilities. Each employee will be offered a full-time position in another part of the company’s U.S. operations. Although the specific locations haven’t been disclosed, they will also receive relocation benefits and skills training for their new roles.
Those who decide against the transfer options will be provided with severance packages along with other available resources.
Currently, Anheuser-Busch operates over 100 facilities throughout the United States.
A source close to the situation has clarified that these changes do not reflect product performance issues and will not impact product availability.
