Licence Agreement with Snapple Beverage Corp

RNS Number : 3060S
Barr(A.G.) PLC
23 September 2014
 



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                23 September 2014

 

 

A.G. BARR p.l.c.

("A.G. BARR")

 

Licence Agreement with Snapple Beverage Corp

 

Snapple Beverage Corp, a subsidiary of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group ("DPSG") and A.G. BARR p.l.c. ("A.G. BARR") announced today that they have entered into a 10 year agreement commencing January 2015, whereby A.G. BARR will have the exclusive rights to sell, market and distribute the Snapple brand in the UK and certain other EU territories.

 

In addition, the two companies will work in partnership to identify further expansion opportunities in European markets where Snapple is currently not available. 

 

Roger White A.G. BARR's Chief Executive said:

 

"We are very excited about our new partnership with DPSG. Snapple is an authentic, high quality brand that is very successful in the United States and we strongly believe in the significant potential of Snapple in Europe."

 

DPSG's Senior Vice President, International, Andrew Bayfield said:

 

"We see an opportunity to build Snapple in Europe over the long-term. A.G. BARR has the capabilities to help unlock the potential of the brand in those markets, and we're looking forward to working with them."

 

For further information, please contact:

 

A.G. BARR 

Tel: 01236 852400

Instinctif Partners

Tel:  020 7457 2020


Roger White, Chief Executive


Justine Warren




Matthew Smallwood

 

Note to Editors

 

Snapple and Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Snapple, a brand of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS), is a leader in great-tasting premium beverages. Founded in 1972 by three childhood friends, Snapple got its start in Greenwich Village, New York and is now available throughout the United States. Snapple prides itself on developing, producing and marketing a wide variety of premium beverages, including ready-to-drink iced teas, juice drinks, 100% juices and water. DPS is a leading producer of flavored beverages, marketing Snapple and 50-plus other brands across North America and the Caribbean.  For more information, visit Snapple.com or DrPepperSnapple.com. For the brand's latest news and updates, follow Snapple at Facebook.com/Snapple or Twitter.com/Snapple.


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