C&C revenue and operating profits up

Drinks group C&C today said revenue for the year ended 28 February 2010 had increased by 16.4% to €568.8m.

The Bulmers maker, which during the year acquired Tennent's beer (primarily sold in Scotland and the North) and Gaymers Cider in the UK said underlying revenue (excluding the impact of acquisitions) declined by 8.6% to €446.4m.