Britvic plc, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, announced its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ending Sept. 29. The company reported full-year revenue growth of 4.4 percent to approximately $2.1 billion, with strong earnings before interest, taxes and amortization growth of 18.4 percent to $222.8 million.
In the United States, the company saw distribution of its Fruit Shoot juice drinks brand increase to 32 states following further expansion with PepsiCo Americas Beverages (PAB), Purchase, N.Y., and a new agreement with the independent bottler, Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Pittsburgh.