Britvic has invested £22.5m in a sixth bottling line at its factory in Beckton, East London.
With product demand growing, the soft drinks group stated that the new line is designed to support its long-term growth ambitions in Britain – increasing production capacity at the site by nearly 30%.
The new line includes technological capabilities that allow for faster and more efficient production. It will produce brands including Tango and Pepsi MAX, with the first products expected to hit shelves in early September.
Nigel Paine, supply chain director at Britvic, said: “Opening the sixth bottling line at Beckton marks the latest milestone in a series of investments into our supply chain.
“As we continue to grow and meet increasing demand, boosting our capacity at the Beckton site allows us to keep delivering on our goals and create a resilient business.”
Over the past few years, Britvic has also invested nearly £40m in its Rugby factory – installing new canning lines – and £19m to upgrade its national distribution centre.
