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Fentimans, the soft drinks and mixers brand known for its “Botanical Brewing” process
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2026
Fentimans, the soft drinks and mixers brand known for its “Botanical Brewing” process, announced its sale to A.G. Barr p.l.c.
Founded in 1905 by Thomas Fentiman, Fentimans has a unique 120‑year legacy rooted in tradition while remaining highly relevant for modern consumers. The business offers a curated portfolio of botanically brewed products across adult soft drinks and mixers, clearly differentiated by quality and flavour. Fentimans has built significant scale across multiple channels, with a strong UK presence across both in‑home and out‑of‑home, complemented by a substantial export business.
A.G. Barr p.l.c. is a UK-based branded multi beverage business with a portfolio of market‑leading brands including IRN‑BRU, Rubicon, Boost and FUNKIN.
This acquisition reflects the execution of more meaningful and targeted M&A to elevate growth for A.G. Barr through broadening the brand portfolio while providing further opportunities for cost synergies.
Spayne Lindsay & Co. is proud to announce that it has advised Green Label Holdings Ltd (“Gressingham”) on forming a strategic partnership with LDC
2025
LDC is a family-owned French agri-food company specialised in the processing and sales of poultry as well as in the development of fresh and frozen ready meal products. The Group is one of Europe’s leading poultry suppliers with €6.3bn annual turnover, 27,000 employees and 105 sites. This acquisition supports LDC's international strategy by expanding its UK presence alongside its Welsh subsidiary and European imports, enabling a broader offering to UK customers.
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