Plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton revealed
Plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton revealed
Thu, October 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM UTC
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Marston's Brewery could close in Burton-upon-Trent, under plans revealed by its owners.
Carlsberg Britvic said it was proposing to shut the facility together with its primary logistics operation based at that site next summer.
Burton-upon-Trent's connections with the brewing industry date back centuries, with the firm describing its own history and legacy in the town as "iconic".
However, it said the "stark reality" was that UK cask ale volumes had more than halved in less than a decade and "this trend looks set to continue across the UK".
At its height more than 30 breweries once operated from the town in Staffordshire.
Carlsberg Britvic said it told colleagues and trade union partners earlier on Thursday.
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CEO Paul Davies stated the proposal was "by no means a reflection on any of our people, and every effort will be made to help them through this period of uncertainty".
He added Marston's Brewery and the primary logistics operation were expected to continue to operate "during the transition period, while the company works through the detail of the consultation".
"As and when key decisions are taken over the coming months, we will share further information with the industry, but always with our colleagues first."
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