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J2O and Robinsons maker Britvic buoyed by hot summer

Soft drinks giant Britvic has revealed a jump in sales and profits as it benefited from the easing of pandemic restrictions and the recent hot summer weather. The Robinsons and J2O maker said revenues grew by 15.5% to £1.62 billion over the year to ...

23 Nov 2022 at 12:48

Scotland

Soft drinks firms urge next first minister to make deposit return ‘top priority’

Soft drinks giants including Coca-Cola and the makers of Irn Bru have joined together to urge Scotland’s next first minister to make introducing deposit return a “top priority”. The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) – whose members include ...

26 Mar 2023 at 00:01

City

Britvic reveals profits hike as it raises prices to combat costs

Soft drinks giant Britvic has seen half-year profits jump nearly 50% as it hiked prices to offset inflation, but cautioned over falling consumer spending amid the cost-of-living crisis. The Robinsons squash and J2O maker reported pre-tax ...

17 May 2022 at 10:25

Calls for sugar food tax as report shows reduction 82% below voluntary target

Sugar reduction in the food industry was as much as 82% below the Government’s voluntary target in 2020, latest figures show, prompting renewed calls for a tax to tackle unhealthy eating. Retailer own-brand and manufacturer-branded ...

01 Dec 2022 at 18:53

City

Magners owner highlights ‘consumer caution’ ahead of Budget

The drinks firm behind Magners and Tennent’s said it has seen “some consumer caution” as shoppers tighten their purse-strings ahead of the Budget. It came as C&C Group revealed lower sales for the past half-year as poor summer ...

29 Oct 2024 at 13:42

City

Carlsberg agrees £3.3bn takeover of Robinsons maker Britvic

Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has agreed a £3.3 billion deal to buy Robinsons squash maker Britvic. The UK soft drinks firm, which also makes J2O and Tango, told shareholders on Monday morning it will recommend the latest ...

08 Jul 2024 at 11:43

World

Coca-Cola fourth-quarter sales better than expected despite lower US demand

Coca-Cola reported higher-than-expected revenue in the fourth quarter as growth in Mexico, Germany and other markets offset lower sales in the US. Revenue rose 7% to 10.8 billion US dollars (£8.6 billion) for the ...

13 Feb 2024 at 12:57

Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms

The controversial deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed until March next year, the First Minister has said. Making the announcement as he laid out his priorities for government, Humza Yousaf said the ...

18 Apr 2023 at 17:19

City

Roger White to retire as boss of Irn-Bru maker AG Barr

Roger White is to retire as the boss of Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr after 21 years. The Scottish company, which also runs the Rubicon and Funkin brands, said Mr White will step down as chief executive ...

01 Aug 2023 at 15:49

City

Irn-Bru maker says Scottish drink growing in popularity in England

Growing demand for Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru among English customers has helped boost sales for owner AG Barr. The company, which owns a string of drinks brands including Rubicon and is based in ...

30 Jul 2024 at 12:20

Home

Lynch’s continue award-winning streak at national Forecourt Trader Awards

Lynch’s Eurospar in Greysteel has brought even more silverware home from London as they continue their award-winning streak. Fresh from picking up four awards at the Retail Industry Awards last ...

20 Oct 2023 at 11:33

City

Pepsi paves way for Carlsberg’s £3 billion takeover tilt for Britvic

Danish beer group Carlsberg confirmed it has struck a deal with Pepsi which removes a potential block to its takeover swoop for Robinsons maker Britvic. Carlsberg said US drinks firm PepsiCo ...

24 Jun 2024 at 08:47

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