- CEO
- Roger Alexander White
- Full Time Employees
- 2,937
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Beverages - Alcoholic
- Address
- Bulmers House Dublin Ireland D12 K702
- IPO Date
- Jan 10, 2022
- Business
- C&C Group plc is a leading vertically integrated premium drinks company engaged in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and soft drinks primarily across the UK and Ireland. Its core product portfolio includes well-known brands such as Tennent's lager, Bulmers and Magners ciders, and a growing selection of premium beer brands including Menabrea and Heverlee. The company operates through its brewing, fermentation, packaging, and distribution facilities, supporting a broad customer base including retailers, pubs, and export markets worldwide. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, C&C Group has established a strong footprint within the alcoholic beverage industry.
Recent major changes include the re-assumption of direct control and distribution of its cider portfolio in Great Britain from January 2025, marking a shift to enhance supply chain control and operational efficiencies. The company launched a new look for its Bulmers and Magners brands, alongside introducing new product offerings such as a premium Bavarian Pilsner under the Tennent's brand to tap growing market trends. C&C Group has also executed strategic cost-cutting measures, reinstated dividend payments, and completed a €15 million share buyback program in 2024 to strengthen shareholder returns. These moves align with its strategic vision to premiumize the brand portfolio, expand customer offerings, invest in technology, and drive efficiencies across its network and support functions.
C&C Group's operations span manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of a range of alcoholic drinks with a significant market presence in Ireland and the UK, supported by an extensive logistics and sales network. The group targets retail, on-trade, and international export channels, focusing on premium and mainstream segments. Its business strategy emphasizes brand strength, portfolio expansion, and innovation while balancing operational discipline to maintain competitive positioning in the beverage sector.
C&C Group plc leverages its long heritage and multiple established brands to serve diverse markets, operating facilities and offices across Ireland and the UK. The company continues to invest in brand development, innovation in premium beer and cider categories, and sustainability initiatives, supporting its role as a market leader in the beverage industry. The ongoing enhancements in distribution and product lines position C&C Group for growth despite challenging trading conditions.