Is Labatt Canadian?
Verdict
Made here, foreign owned
Founded in London, Ontario in 1847 but owned by Belgian-Brazilian brewer AB InBev since 1995. Still brewed at Canadian plants employing Canadians.
What this verdict means
The product is manufactured in Canada by Canadian workers, but the company that owns the brand is foreign. Your money supports Canadian plants and Canadian supply chains; the profit leaves the country. Whether that counts depends on what you are trying to support.
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Origin panel
- Brand
- Labatt
- Parent company
- Anheuser-Busch InBev
- Headquarters
- Toronto, ON
- Where it's made
- Canada
- Category
- Beer & Spirits
Last checked 2026-08-27
Unverified — awaiting source review