Britvic reports sales decline

Ballygowan and Miwadi maker Britvic reported weaker sales today after Britain's washout start to the summer depressed demand for thirst quenching drinks.

The group's revenues were up 0.7% on a year ago in its home market between April and July, down on the previous six months after a 13.3% slide in volumes for its portfolio of still drinks, which include Robinsons.