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A.G. Barr p.l.c. is a FTSE 250 UK based branded consumer goods business focused on growth. The company was established over 140 years ago in Scotland.
A soft drinks business at its core, AG Barr offers a diverse and differentiated portfolio of great tasting brands such as the iconic IRN-BRU, market-leading RUBICON exotic fruit juice drinks, and the Scottish spring water STRATHMORE.
Enhancing the portfolio, Barr also operates long-term successful partnerships, complementing its own range of products with global brands ROCKSTAR, SNAPPLE, SAN BENEDETTO and most recently BUNDABERG Brewed Drinks in the UK and beyond.
With the acquisition of the FUNKIN business in 2015, the company moved into the cocktail segment, broadening and strengthening its portfolio with a unique and exciting market-leading brand in a growing market.
AG Barr’s simple, effective and profitable business model - making, moving, marketing and selling - is supported by strong partnerships, talented people and responsible actions
A soft drinks business at its core, AG Barr offers a diverse and differentiated portfolio of great tasting brands such as the iconic IRN-BRU, market-leading RUBICON exotic fruit juice drinks, and the Scottish spring water STRATHMORE.
Enhancing the portfolio, Barr also operates long-term successful partnerships, complementing its own range of products with global brands ROCKSTAR, SNAPPLE, SAN BENEDETTO and most recently BUNDABERG Brewed Drinks in the UK and beyond.
With the acquisition of the FUNKIN business in 2015, the company moved into the cocktail segment, broadening and strengthening its portfolio with a unique and exciting market-leading brand in a growing market.
AG Barr’s simple, effective and profitable business model - making, moving, marketing and selling - is supported by strong partnerships, talented people and responsible actions
Overview
Location
United Kingdom
Employees
501-1000
Founded date
1875
Mentions in press and media 9
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| Jan 8, 2026 | Sober January for alcohol stocks as Brits ditch the booze | After a boozy festive period, it’s time for non-alcoholic stocks to raise a toast, as millions of Brits take on Dry January. Diageo shares have shrunk 0.23 per cent this week to 1,597.8p, while Amsterdam listed Heineken shares fell 1.7 per ... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | DIGIT Movers & Shakers | December 2025 | Welcome to the December 2025 edition of Movers & Shakers. Rounding off a bumper year in the Scottish tech sector, December saw a final flurry of activity with Tomoro continuing its rapid expansion, a litany of high-profile recruitment m... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Irn-Bru maker buys Hal Robson-Kanu’s drinks business | The maker of Irn-Bru has acquired The Turmeric Co from its founder, former Wales international Hal Robson-Kanu. AG Barr has taken a majority stake in the London-based business, which was established by the retired football player in 2018, f... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Soft drinks sales pop at Irn-bru maker AG Barr and Fevertree | AG Barr and Fevertree have both reported a sales boost despite increased competition in the soft drinks market. AG Barr’s share price ticked up a marginal 0.1 per cent in early trades, while Fevertree’s share price rose more than six per ce... |
| Oct 12, 2021 | A G BARR p l c : Interim Report FY 2021/22 | A.G. BARR P.L.C. INTERIM REPORT 2021 Interim Report Interim Statement 1 Consolidated Condensed Income Statement 4 Consolidated Condensed Statement of Financial Position 5 Consolidated Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income 6 Consolidat... |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Counterfeit fighter SnapDragon Monitoring raises £1.2 million | Edinburgh-based brand protection platform SnapDragon has raised £1.2 million in a recent funding round. The startup helps brand owners identify and remove counterfeit versions of their products in a number of popular online marketplaces. Wi... |
| Apr 20, 2021 | A.G. BARR P.L.C. A G BARR p l c : Annual Report and Accounts January 2021 | A.G. BARR P.L.C. ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2021 WELCOME I am pleased to present A.G. BARR p.l.c.'s Annual Report for the year ended 24 January 2021. We aim to provide a fair, balanced and understandable assessment of the Company, includi... |
| Counterfeit fighter SnapDragon Monitoring raises £1.2 million | Edinburgh-based brand protection platform SnapDragon has raised £1.2 million in a recent funding round. The startup helps brand owners identify and remove counterfeit versions of their products in a number of popular online marketplaces. Wi... |
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FAQ about AG Barr
When was AG Barr founded?
AG Barr was founded in 1875.
What has the press written about AG Barr?
Parsers VC has collected 9 articles mentioning AG Barr, among them “Sober January for alcohol stocks as Brits ditch the booze” (Jan 8, 2026) and “DIGIT Movers & Shakers | December 2025” (Jan 7, 2026).
Is AG Barr still active?
Yes, AG Barr is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Feb 3, 2026.