Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced plans to invest more than £100m in its UK brewery and beverage network over the next five years.
The programme of investment and infrastructure upgrades will aim to improve the company’s capabilities and introduce greater efficiencies across its entire network. It will also play a key role in supporting Molson Coors’ commitment to reach carbon net zero in its direct (scopes 1 and 2) emissions in the UK by 2035.
Specifically, the plan includes investments to improve brewing capacity and packaging capability at its Burton-on-Trent and Tadcaster breweries. At its Burton Brewery the programme of improvements has included the installation of a new 24-tonne high-speed 120,000 cans per hour filler and upgrades to the packaging Keg line at both Tadcaster Brewery and Aspall Cyder House.
It will also see investment in its Sharp’s Brewery in Rock, Cornwall, to support new and existing cask ale brands such as Doom Bar, Solar Wave Hazy and Twin Coast.
Molson Coors noted that the need for additional capacity and capability was linked to the continued strong performance of its brands, with premium and world lager brands, in particular, seeing strong growth.
Fraser Thomson, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Western Europe at Molson Coors Beverage Company, said: “This plan is an investment in our future, giving our people and our brands the tools to fulfil our potential in the UK market while making strong progress against our sustainability targets.
“As a business, we have continued to invest in the UK throughout the challenges caused by the pandemic, and this further investment underscores our long-term commitment to the UK and the local communities where we operate.
“This is a landmark moment in our history as we evolve to meet the demands of our growing portfolio and bring new innovations in the years ahead while continuing to reduce the impact our business has on the environment.”
