Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Britvic

Major UK soft drinks group (founded 1938, acquired by Carlsberg June 2024 for £4.1bn) HQ in Hemel Hempstead with Beckton, Rugby, Lutterworth, Norwich and Newcastle West (IE) plants.

Britvic Limited, headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, UK, is a soft drinks company with a diverse portfolio spanning juices, cordials, mixers, energy drinks, plant-based beverages and flavoured waters. The company's brands—including 7UP, Pepsi MAX, Gatorade, Robinsons, Tango, J2O, Fruit Shoot, Lipton Ice Tea and Maguary—serve consumers across Great Britain, Brazil, Ireland and other international markets. In 2024, Britvic became part of the Carlsberg Group.

The company operates manufacturing and bottling facilities capable of filling beverages into PET, glass and aluminium cans across multiple sites. Its product range encompasses carbonated soft drinks, still juices, concentrates, ready-to-drink iced coffee, plant-based drinks and premium mixers. The portfolio includes both mass-market family brands and premium lines, with syrups and concentrates sold to the on-trade and foodservice channels through subsidiary brands like Mathieu Teisseire and Moulin de Valdonne.

Britvic's operations span production and co-manufacturing arrangements across its operating regions. The company manages significant brand acquisitions including Maguary (Brazil, acquired 2015) and manages licences for global brands like Pepsi MAX, Gatorade and Mountain Dew. Its sustainability strategy focuses on packaging innovation, water stewardship and pathways to net zero emissions.

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