Who is Britvic

From our humble beginnings in the 1930s as a small chemist in the UK to today's position as a global soft drinks business, Britvic brands are now available globally. We have always been, and will always remain, committed to the production of great tasting drinks that quench the world. A trusted business for past generations, this one and many more to come. Loved by moms, dads, adults and kids of all ages.

1903

It all started in the United Kingdom, with a chemist looking to make some homemade soft drinks.

1935

Flash forward to Wimbledon. Needing to hydrate tennis players, an employee combined barley crystals, lemon juice, sugar and water to create what would become Robinsons Barley Water.

1995

Robinsons begins expanding into the global market after being acquired by Britvic, a global soft drink company.

2000

The Fruit Shoot story begins! Robinsons Fruit Shoot appears in lunch boxes across the U.K. as a drink made for kids that’s perfect on the go.

2008

Robinsons Fruit Shoot lands on the shores of the US.

2010

75th anniversary of Robinsons sponsoring Wimbledon – making it one of the longest sponsorships in the world!

2012

Born in the USA! Robinsons Fruit Shoot begins producing juice drinks in Raleigh, North Carolina.

2014

Robinsons adds a second production line in St. Louis, Missouri.

2016

Fruit Shoot multipacks launched in grocery stores across the US.

2017

We launched great tasting Fruit Punch, and Hydro Still and Sparkling, a new range of water drink for kids.

It’s My Thing launches – celebrating kids’ and all the things that make them, them. The campaign launched starring real kids.