Schloer helps Merrydown cut losses

Drinks maker Merrydown today said a strong summertime performance from its non-alcoholic soft fruit brand Schloer had boosted half-year turnover 17% to £9.7 million.

An “exceptional” summer for Schloer saw sales of the grape-based drink rise 29% to £6.1 million in the half-year to the end of September.