AG Barr, the Scottish soft drinks manufacturer best known for Irn-Bru, has significantly expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of two premium British drinks brands, Fentimans and Frobishers, in separate deals worth a combined £51 million ($70 million). The Cumbernauld-based group paid approximately £38 million ($52 million) for Fentimans, the Hexham-based maker of botanically brewed beverages and mixers, in a deal that completed on 2nd February. Additionally, AG Barr acquired …
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Ty Nant, a player in the premium bottled water sector, has announced the acquisition of Strathmore Water from AG Barr, the UK-based soft drinks firm. AG Barr, a British beverage firm known for Irn-Bru and Rubicon, has owned Strathmore Water since 2006. The brand offers still and sparkling water, sourced and bottled in Forfar, Scotland, and distributed across gyms, hotels, events, and leisure venues across the UK. Commenting on the …
AG Barr, the UK-based soft drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Innate-Essence Limited, parent company of The Turmeric Co, to expand its footprint in functional beverages and health supplements. Founded in 2018 by former professional footballer Hal Robson-Kanu, The Turmeric Co has reportedly established collaborations for its turmeric wellness shots with the Leicester Tigers rugby team and Premier League football clubs Brentford and Everton. “These brands …
AG Barr, the UK-based soft drinks firm, has announced the acquisition of soft drinks brand Rio from independent brewer Hall and Woodhouse in a deal worth £12.3 million ($15 million). The acquisition will complement AG Barr’s current portfolio, which includes brands such as Irn-Bru, Boost, Funkin, and Rubicon. The Rio brand has been marketed, sold and distributed on an exclusive licence basis by AG Barr’s recently-acquired Boost Drinks division since …
Soft drink manufacturer A.G. Barr has announced the acquisition of the functional energy drink brand Boost for an initial consideration of £20 million, on a debt-free, cash-free basis. Founded on 2021, Boost has a portfolio of energy drinks, RTD iced coffees and sport-focused beverages, operating an asset light model, outsourcing production, warehousing, and logistics. “Boost is one of the UK’s most recognisable functional drinks brands, and we are delighted to …
British soft drink maker AG Barr has entered into an agreement to acquire a 60% majority stake in plant-based milk manufacturer Moma Foods and plans to take full ownership of the company over the next three years. Founded in 2006, Moma is a manufacturer of dairy-free oat milk, bircher muesli, porridge, and low-sugar granola. Tom Mercer, founder, and chief executive at MOMA Foods, said: “I’m hugely excited to embark on …
AG Barr, the UK-based soft drinks firm, is expanding its portfolio of “adult” soft drinks with the launch of the new St Clements fruit drinks brand, positioned as an alternative to alcohol. St Clements drinks are made from sparkling water and fruit juice concentrate, and are sold in 500ml bottles with a crown cap closure. Available in Apple & Pear and Raspberry & Blackberry varieties, they are marketed as “refreshingly …
AG Barr, the UK drinks firm behind the Irn-Bru and Rubicon brands, has announced a minority investment in the start-up alcohol-free spirits business Elegantly Spirited, owner of the Stryyk brand. As part of the minority investment, AG Barr said its Funkin subsidiary has entered into a long-term agreement to act as exclusive UK distributor for all Elegantly Spirited products, in addition to the AG Barr group investing an initial £1 …
AG Barr, the Scotland-based soft drinks firm, has announced the launch of a new range called Street Drinks to be marketed under its Rubicon brand. Promising “a whole new world of refreshment”, Rubicon Street Drinks are sasid to feature four unique flavours “inspired by authentic street drinks from some of the world’s hottest places”. The blends of still fruit juice, natural flavours and herbs are being sold in brightly coloured 330ml cans …
AG Barr, the soft drinks group behind brands such as Irn-Bru, has launched Strathmore Botanics, a new range of spring water infused with natural botanicals and fruit flavours. In a statement, AG Barr said that the drink, which is free from calories and added sugar, is designed to “tap into the growing popularity of natural botanical tastes”. The range will be available in late March in three different flavours: Orange …
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