Irn-Bru firm sees profits fizz
IRN-Bru maker AG Barr reported a 13 per cent leap in annual profits today after a sparkling performance in the UK soft drinks market.
The Cumbernauld-based business - which also makes St Clements, Tizer and Rubicon fruit drinks - said like-for-like sales rose by more than 10 per cent for the second year running, helping it deliver pre-tax profits of £31.6 million in the year to January 29.
But AG Barr said the industry faced challenges over the year ahead, with soaring input costs and consumer caution adding to tough sales comparatives.