Anheuser-Busch Invests $21 Million in Los Angeles, CA Facilities, Expands Local Manufacturing Skills Training

The new Los Angeles investment forms part of a $600 million U.S. Brewing Futures plan that also targets large-scale workforce upskilling.

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Anheuser-Busch (BUD) is investing $21 million in its Los Angeles and Mira Loma, California facilities to increase production of Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater and expand local manufacturing skills training.

The spending, under the company’s $600 million Brewing Futures initiative for 2025–2026, will upgrade canning and bottling lines, enhance Cutwater and Phorm Energy production, and increase rail capacity to improve transportation and route-to-market efficiency. Anheuser-Busch has invested $184 million in these Southern California facilities since 2021, where hundreds of employees produce more than 50 brands.

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• $21 million invested in Los Angeles and Mira Loma facilities
• $600 million Brewing Futures investment planned across U.S. operations in 2025–2026
• $184 million invested in Los Angeles and Mira Loma since 2021
• Plan to upskill more than 90% of U.S. manufacturing workforce over five years

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The release adds that the Los Angeles brewery will open a technical-skills training center, while Anheuser-Busch plans to upskill more than 90% of its U.S. manufacturing workforce over the next five years; these workforce commitments are described as planned, not completed.

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 LEADING AMERICAN MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO DELIVER ON $600 MILLION COMMITMENT, FUELING INCREASED PRODUCTION OF MICHELOB ULTRA AND CUTWATER

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Anheuser-Busch [NYSE: BUD], a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Cutwater Spirits and NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, announced a $21 million investment in its Los Angeles and Mira Loma, California facilities. This investment will help Anheuser-Busch, the #1 fastest-growing supplier in total alcohol,¹ fuel increased production of Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater and expand local manufacturing skills training.

Today's announcement is part of Anheuser-Busch's ongoing Brewing Futures initiative through which the company is investing $600 million in its U.S. operations across 2025 and 2026. The initiative builds on Anheuser-Busch's commitment to investing in people, breweries and communities by creating and sustaining manufacturing jobs, building the manufacturing workforce for the future, and strengthening manufacturing career opportunities for Veterans.

Brendan Whitworth, CEO, Anheuser-Busch said: "Anheuser-Busch is committed to supporting the communities where our employees live and work. Investments in facilities like Los Angeles and Mira Loma help us strengthen our operations while creating and sustaining jobs and continuing to drive economic growth throughout California. We're proud to continue investing in American manufacturing and in the hardworking Californians who help to produce America's most iconic beer and spirits brands every day."

This new $21 million investment in Anheuser-Busch's Southern California facilities help fuel production of Michelob ULTRA, the #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer in America,² while upgrading canning and bottling operations. It will also enhance production of Cutwater, the #1 spirits-based cocktail brand in the U.S.³, and Phorm Energy, a top 15 brand in total energy.⁴ Additionally, the investment will increase rail capacity, strengthening transportation capabilities and route to market.

Anheuser-Busch will also open a new technical skills training center inside the Los Angeles Brewery—one of 15 new centers nationwide—to upskill our operators and technicians in electrical and mechanical systems associated with brewery equipment. The company plans to upskill more than 90% of its manufacturing workforce across the U.S. over the next five years.

U.S. Representative Luz Rivas (CA-29) said: "Anheuser-Busch's investment in its Los Angeles brewery in Van Nuys demonstrates the company's longtime commitment to the San Fernando Valley and the greater LA area. Its upgraded operations, along with the new skills training, will help create and sustain jobs right here in Southern California. I'm grateful for Anheuser-Busch's continued investment in our workforce and our economy."

California State Senator Caroline Menjivar (D–San Fernando Valley) said: "Since 1954, the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Van Nuys, has been a vital employer in Senate District 20. This additional $21 million investment shows Anheuser-Busch's continued commitment to its local operations building economic prosperity in Van Nuys and building California's manufacturing future. By coupling facility improvements with expanded technical skills training, Anheuser-Busch is creating real opportunities for Californians to advance into steady manufacturing careers. Anheuser-Busch's continued investment in their workers plays a part in strengthening the future of American manufacturing, right here in Southern California."

California State Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) said: "I applaud Anheuser-Busch's commitment to continued investment in California and the San Fernando Valley. This $21 million investment will strengthen California's manufacturing sector, create pathways to long-term careers, support workers, and benefit our local economy."

Anheuser-Busch has proudly called Los Angeles home for over 70 years, investing $184 million in its Los Angeles and Mira Loma facilities since 2021, and remains committed to being a key economic driver on the West Coast. Hundreds of Californians are employed at these facilities, producing more than 50 Anheuser-Busch brands at the Los Angeles Brewery.

ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation's top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.   

We make the nation's most iconic beers, ready-to-drink spirits and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America's #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer – Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, BeatBox, industry-leading craft beers and non-alcohol beers like Michelob ULTRA Zero. We are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and to the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our products to life. That's who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. 

¹ Circana TUS MULC+ w/e 7/19/26
² Circana TUS MULC+ Volume Sales w/e 7/19/26
³ Circana, $ Sales, YTD 07.19.26, TUS HB GEO
⁴ Circana Total US – MULC YTD Thru 8/30/2026

 

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What products will benefit from the new Southern California investment?

The investment will help fuel production of Michelob ULTRA, upgrade canning and bottling operations, and enhance production of Cutwater and Phorm Energy.

What workforce training is Anheuser-Busch adding in Los Angeles?

Anheuser-Busch will open a new technical skills training center inside the Los Angeles Brewery to train operators and technicians in electrical and mechanical systems associated with brewery equipment.

How many new training centers is Anheuser-Busch creating nationwide?

The Los Angeles Brewery training site is described as one of 15 new centers that the company is opening across the United States.

How long has Anheuser-Busch operated in Los Angeles and what is its local scale?

Anheuser-Busch has operated in Los Angeles for over 70 years. The Los Angeles and Mira Loma facilities employ hundreds of Californians and the Los Angeles Brewery produces more than 50 company brands.