Britvic plc is a leading European soft drinks manufacturer and distributor, producing and selling a diverse portfolio of carbonated soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, and bottled water brands including Pepsi, 7UP, Mountain Dew, Lipton iced tea, Purdey's, and its own labels such as Robinsons squash, Britvic and Ballygowan waters, and Tango; the company also offers premium craft sodas, functional beverages, and contract manufacturing services for private label products. Headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, UK, and founded in 1984 through the merger of British Vitamin Company and Britvic, Britvic operates primarily in the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe, with manufacturing facilities across these regions and distribution networks serving retailers, on-trade outlets, and convenience channels. The company targets consumer markets through grocery multiples, independent wholesalers, and hospitality sectors, emphasizing sustainable packaging and low/no-sugar formulations in its product lineup.
In recent developments, Britvic completed its acquisition by Carlsberg Group in a £3.3 billion all-cash deal finalized in July 2024, marking a major strategic shift as it delisted from the London Stock Exchange and integrated into Carlsberg's portfolio to expand its soft drinks presence in Europe; this followed regulatory approvals and enhanced Britvic's supply chain synergies with Carlsberg's beer operations. Additionally, Britvic launched new product innovations in 2025, including expanded zero-sugar variants of Pepsi Max and Robinsons Fruit Shoot and premium ready-to-drink iced tea lines under Lipton, alongside a strategic partnership with Suntory to bolster distribution in France and Belgium. These changes support Britvic's ongoing business expansion into non-alcoholic beverages and sustainability initiatives, such as achieving 100% recyclable packaging across its UK portfolio by 2025.