Bulmers-owner C&C warns of further price increases in battle with rising costs  

Drinks manufacturer said 'input cost pressure, particularly at our manufacturing facilities, will likely necessitate further price increases'

C&C said recent price increases, a hedging, and savings 'have provided a degree of protection against cost inflation'.

C&C, the Bulmers and Tennent's owner, said it would likely be forced to increase prices further as it battles with rising costs.  

The warning came as it unveiled an operating profit of €47.9m in the 12 months to the end of February, as revenues surged to more than €1.4bn, after the end of Covid restrictions for hospitality outlets in Ireland and Britain.