Fentimans in the red after poor summer weather flattens drinks brand Business Soft drinks and tonic water brand Fentimans fell into the red during its latest financial year after bad summer weather and the cost-of-living crisis impacted its sales. The Northumberland-based business has reported a pre-tax loss of £655,708 for 2023, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The loss comes after Fentimans posted a pre-tax profit [...]
Lucozade, Ribena and Orangina owner continues remarkable profit rise Retail Profit at the UK company behind Lucozade, Ribena and Orangina has increased for the seventh consecutive year while its sales continued its post-pandemic rise. Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has reported a pre-tax profit of £109.1m for 2023, up from the £100.7m it posted for 2022, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The last [...]
Magners and Tennent’s owner C&C outperforms in tough alcohol market Retail Drinks company C&C, the owner of brands such as Magners and Tennent’s, has said it’s on track to meet expectations this year despite well-documented troubles in the alcohol industry. The firm, which is headquartered in Dublin, said in an update ahead of its AGM that it remained “confident” of achieving its set goal and that [...]