Multi-beverage enterprise Ag Barr, proprietor of manufacturers comparable to Irn-Bru and Funkin Cocktails, has purchased mushy drinks and mixers model Fentimans for £38m.
The deal was accomplished on 2 February 2026, and was introduced alongside the acquisition of Frobishers Juices for £13m.
An Ag Barr Spokesperson stated: “We’re delighted to substantiate the acquisitions of Frobishers and Fentimans and are very excited to welcome each manufacturers into our portfolio. These acquisitions are a part of our technique to strengthen our presence in high-growth beverage classes, and we see actual potential in each manufacturers and their merchandise. We sit up for seeing each manufacturers thrive as a part of Ag Barr.”
The acquisition was introduced within the firm’s buying and selling replace for its 2025-2026 monetary outcomes which reported income development of 4% to £437m.
“We enter FY26/27 with good momentum in our core manufacturers and from the introduction of thrilling new merchandise. In-line with our technique of enhancing our natural development with M&A, we’re delighted to announce the acquisitions of Fentimans and Frobishers. The synergies related to these acquisitions are anticipated to drive significant accretion over the medium time period. Underpinning all our exercise is our constant give attention to effectivity, margin and rising shareholder returns,” added Euan Sutherland, chief govt of Ag Barr.
Additional data will likely be supplied at Ag Barr’s full yr outcomes on 31 March 2026.
