All Britvic articles – Page 4
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City snapshot: US Fruit Shoot retreat and France factory sales hit Britvic profits
Britvic’s annual profits have been hit by the closure of its Fruit Shoot multi-pack operation in the US and the sell-off of factories in France, despite posting solid results in its UK carbonates business. Plus, trading updates from British American Tobacco and Marston’s and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Britvic signs major rPET supply deal in latest push for packaging sustainability
There was “a significant industry issue in accessing the quantity and quality of food-grade rPet required” to satisfy current demand, said Britvic
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Britvic names Phil Sanders as out of home commercial director
will be suceeded as at home commercial director by Ben Parker
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Analysis and Features
Fruit Shoot recall: how did it happen again at Britvic?
The child-friendly soft drink brand’s push-pull cap last proved troublesome in 2012
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Britvic names Russell Goldman as MD of WiseHead incubator
Goldman will be responsible for commercial strategy and execution of the company’s premium adult drinks portfolio
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Trystan Farnworth made sustainability director at Britvic
Farnworth was previously commercial director for convenience & impulse
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Fancy flavours drive 61% surge in adult squash
Cordial is now the fastest growing sector of the adult soft drinks category
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Kevin McNair made marketing director at KP Snacks
McNair is currently GB marketing director at Britvic, which he joined after 19 years with Unilever
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Britvic availability still low despite recovery in CO2 levels
Branches of major supermarkets and one large London cash & carry depot had low availability of Britvic
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CO2 shortage hits Britvic's third quarter sales
Britvic has reported a 3.4% increase in third quarter revenues to £366.9m, though revenue excluding the soft drinks levy fell 0.6% in the period as the CO2 shortage hit sales.
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Pepsi Max running low as CO2 shortage leads to price rises
Supermarket out-of-stock levels for Pepsi drinks have surged since mid-June
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Britvic eyes low sugar opportunities after factory closure dents first half earnings
Robinsons maker Britvic has said an increased focus on low and no sugar brands could work to its advantage after a first half which was impacted by the closure of its Norwich factory.
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Britvic adds fruity Juiced trio to Fruit Shoot lineup for kids
Sugar content is around 5.6g per 100ml – markedly higher than Fruit Shoot’s low-sugar core and zero-sugar Hydro lineups
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Britvic to create 80 jobs through Rugby site investment
The move, part of a broader £240m investment in the soft drink giant’s UK operations, will significantly ramp up production at the site
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Britvic launches A Healthier Everyday sustainability drive
The initiative aims to help consumers make healthier choices, support the wellbeing of communities, and minimise Britvic’s environmental impact.
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John Campbell takes over as Britvic commercial ops boss
He succeeds Nigel Paine, who has taken on the role of senior vice president for Britvic North America
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Britvic launches posh squash ranges aimed at adults
The Fruit Creations and Cordials lineups fall below the threshold of next April’s sugar levy of 5g per 100ml (after dilution)
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Purdey’s rolls out first can, exclusively for c-stores
The rollout this month of a PMP for both variants will be backed by a £3m push
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Unilever mulls Norwich factory exit for Colman’s, after Britvic move
Unilever has announced that it is considering the potential closure of its Norwich factory after plant co-owner Britvic said it is to exit the site
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Britvic to close Norwich factory to ‘improve efficiency’
The plan to close the facility by late 2019 will affect 242 jobs