Britvic boosts profit despite tough markets

Soft drinks firm Britvic served up a strong set of interim results, after an improved underlying performance across the business, but cautioned market conditions remain challenging.

Soft drinks firm Britvic served up a strong set of interim results, after an improved underlying performance across the business, but cautioned market conditions remain challenging.

Pre-tax profit rose to £37.5m in the 28 weeks ended April 15th 2013 from £24.8m the same time a year earlier. Revenue slipped to £639.2m during the period from £641.1m last time on an actual exchange rate. On a constant exchange rate, revenue was up 0.4%.

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