The company, which is based in Barcelona, has revealed that international operations now account for 30% of its business following launch of the first production facility in Africa and the UK acquisition agreement of Old Speckled Hen.
At its AGM in Barcelona, Damm said it had listened to consumer demand and strengthened its responsiveness in both domestic and international markets, with a €65 million investment throughout the year to expand and modernise its manufacturing capabilities, with a particular focus on returnable packaging and dispensing systems.
Damm also invested €14 million in research, development and innovation, product development and digital transformation initiatives.
The company employed 6,393 people at the end of 2025, representing 10.9% growth compared with the previous year. This increase was driven primarily by expansion in international markets including the UK, Portugal and China, it said.
During 2025, Damm also expanded its presence in the Spanish drinks market through the addition of Nestea to its portfolio. Under an agreement with Nestlé, Damm now manufactures, markets and distributes the brand across Spain, Andorra, Gibraltar and Portugal.
Damm said it has expanded the brand with new product launches designed to meet evolving consumer preferences, including Nestea Red Fruits & Açaí and Sugar-Free Passion Fruit Green Tea.
In the UK, one of Damm’s strategic growth markets, the company said the business strengthened its commitment to the market through an agreement to acquire the Old Speckled Hen premium ale portfolio.
The move builds on the continued development of The Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford, where Damm has invested more than €80 million (£70 million) in recent years to increase production capacity, introduce new manufacturing lines and increase capabilities in alcohol-free beverages and soft drinks.
During 2025, Damm sold 22 million hectolitres of beverages across its beer, water and soft drinks portfolio with Damm UK accounting for 578,000 hectolitres of that, an increase of 19% more than last year for Damm UK.
Demetrio Carceller Arce, Executive Chairman of Damm, said: “Our international strategy focus is to get closer to the markets in which we operate, increase our ability to produce locally and respond more effectively to the needs of customers and consumers.
“Establishing our first manufacturing operation in Africa is a significant step forward in that journey and together with the strengthening of our UK business, reinforces a growth model that is more local, more agile and adapted to each market.”
Luke White, Managing Director of Damm UK said: “This solid business performance demonstrates the strength of our successful UK strategy, following sustained investment in the Damm Eagle Brewery which has seen the rise of Estrella Damm and our wider portfolio, as well as driving industry awareness around Damm UK.
He added: “This has given us the platform to make bigger strategic moves to accelerate our growth, such as evolving our portfolio with the acquisition of Old Speckled Hen - set to complete 1 July - cementing Damm UK position as the largest independent brewer in the UK market.”
Damm reported that it ended 2025 with a revenue of €2.01 billion, EBITDA of €32 million and net profit of €155 million.
