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Company behind Crown Royal whisky signs deal to sell Ontario bottling plant
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Company behind Crown Royal whisky signs deal to sell Ontario bottling plant

From Global News · () English

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  • Diageo, the company behind Crown Royal whisky, has signed a deal to sell its bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ontario.
  • The sale follows Diageo's earlier announcement to close the plant, which would have resulted in about 200 job losses.
  • Details about the buyer and the sale are not yet public, but Diageo stated more information will be shared when appropriate.

The company behind Crown Royal whisky has reached an agreement to sell its bottling plant located in southern Ontario. Diageo, the parent company, confirmed that the agreement for the Amherstburg facility has been finalized, though specifics regarding the buyer remain undisclosed. Diageo stated that further details will be released at a later time.

The plant's sale comes after Diageo's decision to close it, a move that would have eliminated approximately 200 jobs in the historic town situated on the Canada-U.S. border. Previously, Ontario Premier Doug Ford had threatened to boycott Crown Royal products in provincial liquor stores. However, this stance softened after Diageo committed to investing $23 million in the province.

Diageo maintains that its Crown Royal products will continue to be processed, distilled, and aged at its existing Canadian facilities in Manitoba and Quebec.

more information will be shared when appropriate.

— Diageo spokespersonRegarding the sale of the Amherstburg bottling plant.
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