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Damm ramps up UK growth with Old Speckled Hen deal and Bedford investment

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Barcelona-based brewer Damm has reported worldwide net profit of €155m for 2025, with the UK delivering strong growth as it steps up investment and expands its brand portfolio.

The UK continues to be a strategic focus for the business, with sales and volume both rising 19% over the period. UK output reached 578,000 hectolitres across beer, water and soft drinks.

Growth has also been driven by a significant uplift in private label and contract manufacturing, which rose 34%, alongside the creation of 40 new jobs.

Old Speckled Hen

To strengthen its position further, the brewer is poised to acquire the Old Speckled Hen family of brands. The addition of the well-established premium ale range expands Damm’s footprint in traditional beer segments and supports its longer-term ambitions in the UK.

The deal builds on ongoing development at the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford, which sits at the centre of its UK operations. More than £70m has been invested in recent years to increase production capacity, introduce new manufacturing lines and expand capabilities in alcohol-free beverages and soft drinks.

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