AB-InBev invests EUR 110 million in its Belgian breweries

Acknowledging that some brands still require local ties, AB-InBev’s CEO Carlos Brito symbolically broke ground in Leuven on 22 February 2016. At its Artois brewery AB-InBev will expand brewing capacity to 12 million hl by 2017. That’s an increase of 30 percent over today and represents an investment of EUR 55 million.

The capacity expansion is to benefit the brand Stella Artois, whose popularity abroad has been growing. One out of two bottles of beer which AB-InBev produces in Belgium is exported.

“Three beers with Belgian roots, especially Stella Artois, Leffe and Hoegaarden, are among the major brands that we distribute internationally,” said Mr Brito. “The recent investments are needed to meet the growing demand from abroad for our popular beers. At the same time they also show our commitment to Belgium and the appeal of the Belgian beer culture worldwide.”

AB-InBev’s total investments in Belgium amount to EUR 110 million, the company said. It employs about 2,700 people locally.