Los Angeles – September 19, 2026 -- Anheuser-Busch [NYSE: BUD] is investing $21 million in its Los Angeles and Mira Loma, California facilities to expand production of Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater Spirits, the company announced.
Investment targets canning, bottling and rail capacity upgrades
The funding will upgrade canning and bottling operations, boost output of Cutwater, the top-selling spirits-based cocktail brand in the U.S., and Phorm Energy, and increase rail capacity to strengthen transportation and route-to-market logistics.
California spending builds on $600 million national Brewing Futures initiative
The $21 million commitment is part of Anheuser-Busch's Brewing Futures initiative, a $600 million investment program across U.S. operations spanning 2025 and 2026 aimed at manufacturing jobs, workforce development and Veteran career pathways. Since 2021, the company has invested $184 million in its Los Angeles and Mira Loma facilities combined.
New technical skills center opens inside Los Angeles brewery
Anheuser-Busch will open a technical skills training center inside the Los Angeles Brewery, one of 15 such centers planned nationwide, to train operators and technicians on electrical and mechanical brewery equipment systems. The company plans to upskill more than 90% of its U.S. manufacturing workforce over the next five years.
Local officials cite jobs impact at Van Nuys brewery operating since 1954
U.S. Representative Luz Rivas (CA-29) said the investment reflects the company's commitment to the San Fernando Valley. California State Senator Caroline Menjivar noted the Van Nuys brewery has been a key employer in Senate District 20 since 1954. Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth said the investment strengthens operations while sustaining jobs and driving economic growth in California.
Hundreds of Californians work at the Los Angeles and Mira Loma facilities, which produce more than 50 Anheuser-Busch brands.