Ballygowan water maker Britvic post fall in after-tax profits in a 'challenging market'

Company revenue rose 8.1% to £1.7m driven by pricing decisions in an inflationary environment.

Britvic Ireland has been manufacturing soft drinks at Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot for the past 50 years and has been bottling Ballygowan at Newcastle West in Limerick for 35 years.

Ballygowan water maker Britvic increased full year dividend payment to shareholders despite a fall in after-tax profit.

The Fruit Shoot drink manufacturer increased dividend 6.2% amid the “Board’s confidence in our prospects”, the company said.