Camra says the firm's decision to sell its 40% stake in a brewing company is 'a worrying development'.
The Campaign for Real Ale says it is fearful about the future of "UK beers, brands and breweries" after Monday's announcement that Marston's is to leave the brewing side of the industry and focus on running pubs.
Marston's and Carlsberg announced a merger four years ago to form CMBC, in a move that involved Marston's six breweries and distribution depots, but not its pubs. Carlsberg has also announced it has bought Britvic, the company that makes drinks such as Robinsons squash and J20, for £3.3m.Camra chairman Nik Antona said it was "a worrying development" for Britain's brewing heritage.
Mr Antona added: "The consolidation of the brewing industry into just a few large, international players erodes our brewing heritage, consumer choice, the diversity of beer in pubs across the country and the access to market for small, independent producers."had "shaped our very identity as a town", adding thousands of "local jobs rely directly and indirectly on the industry".
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