Britvic Ireland increases its dividend 15% in a ‘pretty challenged’ market

BRITVIC Ireland said revenues have been hit by the recession but it is still encouraged by recent sales.

The company yesterday said annual revenues in the year to the end of September are up more than 6% to £200.7m (€238m).

However, Britvic believes the effects of the Irish recession has hit both the take-home and pub markets although business fundamentals remain strong.