IRN-Bru manufacturer AG Barr has revealed its profits for the six months to July 28 are likely to be down slightly on its previous first half, even though it battled through wet weather to achieve a 4.5%-plus rise in sales value.
IRN-Bru manufacturer AG Barr has revealed its profits for the six months to July 28 are likely to be down slightly on its previous first half, even though it battled through wet weather to achieve a 4.5%-plus rise in sales value.
GOOD STUFF: Roger White, chief executive of Irn Bru maker AG Barr, believes the firm has done well in the unusually wet weather. Picture: Chris James
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Ian McConnell Business Editor
AG Barr, which is projecting first-half sales of about £130 million, cited figures from market researcher Nielsen showing total UK soft drinks market sales value in the 26 weeks to June 23 was up only 2% on the same period last year, with volumes down 1%.
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