Vimto was the star performer in Nichols’ rejigged portfolio of soft drinks brands last year, growing 6% in the UK against a falling market and helping boost overall soft drinks sales, including the newly acquired Panda and Sunkist brands, by 32.6%.Overall, the group reported profit up 11.4% to £7.2M before tax, exceptional receipts and charges, on sales up 29.4% to £51.5M.
