Scottish drinks-maker AG Barr, controlled by the founding family, has merged with rival Britvic to create one of the largest soft drinks groups in Europe by revenues, while a number of other family businesses are also expanding or selling.
AG Barr, famous for the Irn-Bru drink, said on 14 November that its merger with fellow British firm Britvic will create a new company to be named Barr Britvic Soft Drinks.
