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Diageo closes Guinness brewery in Maryland as part of restructuring

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What happened

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Diageo is closing the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland. The brewery, which opened in 2018, will cease public operations on November 1. This closure is part of a $1 billion restructuring plan at Diageo, which has also seen some teams lose 20% to 30% of their staff. The shutdown will result in 174 jobs being lost at Aramark, the service provider.

From nypost.com

Why it matters

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The closure impacts the local economy in Maryland, as the brewery had welcomed over 2 million visitors since its opening. This move is part of a major corporate restructuring by Diageo, which is reducing operational scale and staff across various teams.

From nypost.com

Who's involved

  • DiageoCorporate parent company managing the Guinness brand portfolio
  • GuinnessIrish beer brand operating the brewery in Maryland
  • MarylandState where the Guinness brewery is located
  • AramarkAmerican service company employing the brewery staff
  • BaltimoreCity near where the brewery is located

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • AramarkSpeculative

    Aramark could face a direct loss of contracts and 174 jobs due to the brewery shutdown.

  • MarylandSpeculative

    Maryland might see a reduction in regional tourism revenue and local employment.

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