Britvic full-year revenue rose 5.1% and topped analysts' forecasts, driven by stronger sales of beverages free of sugar as consumers move towards healthier options.
The soft drinks producer said toiday it sold 1.29 billion litres of carbonated drinks in Britain this financial year, up 1% from a year earlier.
The company's Irish brands include Ballygowan, MiWadi and Club.
Britvic has been offering more low-calorie, fruit- and dairy-based drinks as it targets a growing number of health-conscious consumers who are ditching sugary beverages.
Its Pepsi-branded carbonated drinks, led by no-sugar MAX, continued to gain market share, the company said.
The company's revenue reached £1.50 billion in the year ended September 30, and exceeded the £1.45 billion estimated by 17 analysts on average, Britvic said.
Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose 5.4% to £206m in the year ended September 30.
