Vimto owner Nichols has reported its revenue was up by 7.3% in a trading update released on Tuesday (January 10), for the year ending December 31 2016.
Vimto maker Nichols has posted a fall in UK sales of 0.3% to £84.9M, in a declining market of 0.7% in a pre-close statement for the year ending December 31 2015.
Fruit Shoot manufacturer Britvic faces a tough challenge to boost profits this year in a soft drinks market experiencing diluted growth prospects - despite the firm’s US expansion plans - according to City analyst Investec.
Irn Bru maker AG Barr has posted a “highly reassuring” update on its trading during the six months to July 27, according to financial analyst N+1 Singer.
Sales of sports and energy drinks could suffer as consumers turn to “cheaper products” in the face of the European debt crisis, according to Leatherhead Food Research (LFR).
Britvic has gained a foothold in the €12.5bn French soft drinks market with a €237m deal to acquire soft drinks firm Fruité that will "serve as a platform for growth across Western Europe".
