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Sharp’s Brewery closure shows why historic CAPEX cannot protect an uneconomic manufacturing footprint

Molson Coors has confirmed that Sharp's Brewery at Rock in Cornwall will cease production in December 2026 following consultation, with production moving elsewhere in the brewing network.

29 September 2026 · Business & Investment
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