Ag Barr

A.G. Barr acquires tropical drinks brand Rio

24-Oct-2023 By Rachel Arthur

UK soft drinks company A.G. Barr is acquiring the Rio soft drinks brand through the purchase of Rio Tropical Limited.

AG Barr poaches Diageo supply chain guru as finance chief

14-Aug-2014 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has appointed Stuart Lorimer as finance director and he will join the soft drinks firm following a handover period at current employer Diageo.

Britvic’s merger with AG Barr delayed

14-Jan-2013 By Lorraine Mullaney

Britvic’s merger with AG Barr has been delayed by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), which extended its timetable for a decision today (January 14).

Britvic and AG Barr finally agree £1.5bn merger

14-Nov-2012 By Mike Stones

Rival soft drinks firms Britvic and AG Barr have finally agreed a merger to create a £1.5bn business, which will trade under the name Barr Britvic Soft Drinks.