Greene King to sell famous ale brand to Spanish brewer as fears rise over future of brewery
Greene King has decided to sell its Old Speckled Hen ale brand to Damm UK, the British arm of Spanish brewer SA Damm. This sale is part of Greene King's strategy to focus more on its pub estate and move away from producing beer for retail. The Westgate Brewery in Bury St Edmunds is expected to close as production shifts to Damm's new brewery in Bedford, although Old Speckled Hen will still be available in UK supermarkets.
- ▪Greene King is selling its Old Speckled Hen brand to Damm UK.
- ▪The sale is part of a strategic shift to focus on Greene King's pub estate.
- ▪Production of Old Speckled Hen will eventually move to Damm's brewery in Bedford, leading to the closure of the Westgate Brewery.
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