Summer sun boosts A. G. Barr
The soft drinks group A.G. Barr reported today (29 July) that it had enjoyed a period of sustained growth in the first half of the 2010 with market volumes having been accelerated over the early summer period's fine weather.
The company, best known for its Irn Bru brand, said it anticipated that total sales revenue would reach £118 million for the six month period ending 31 July, an increase of 13% on the prior year.
The growth continued to be delivered across all our core brands with strong performances from Irn Bru, Barr and Rubicon.
Investment in manufacturing assets at Cumbernauld was progressing well and primary logistics activities were now being handled through the Eddie Stobart system.
Looking ahead, A. G. Barr said it faced tougher trading conditions in the second half and expected its performance to return to levels more in line with the overall soft drinks market.
