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The Rebellion Beer Company moves to employee ownership


Key facts

Buyer
An employee ownership trust
Target
Independent brewery
Exit route
Employee ownership
Sector
Manufacturing and engineering
Region
South East
Deal date
26 October 2026

The Rebellion Beer Company, an independent brewery, has moved to employee ownership through an employee ownership trust. The move keeps the business independent and gives its staff a stake in its future, following a growing trend among founder-owned food and drink producers choosing employee ownership as their succession route.

Originally reported by Employee Benefits

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