Britvic Ireland staff recently took part in an orchard planting event at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West facility to mark Britvic’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity and sustainability. 

The event follows the recent launch of Ballygowan Hint of Fruit Apple flavour, which is now available in selected retailers across Ireland and adds to the Ballygowan Hint of Fruit family which already has flavours including Strawberry, Summer Fruits, and Mango and Passion Fruit.

The soft drinks producer noted that the planting of 16 pollinator-friendly native apple trees is a welcome addition to existing biodiversity and sustainability initiatives at the Newcastle West facility, including the use of 100% renewable electricity sourced from a wind farm in Tipperary.

The Newcastle West site is also an official Area of Conservation for the native black honey-bee following the installation of five colony beehives last May to mark World Bee Day, it added. 

Above: Jeff Brennan, marketing manager, Ballygowan 

Above: Jennifer Young pictured at Ballygowan’s Newcastle West facility 

Above: Kevin McGourty, senior sustainability manager, Britvic Ireland 

Jennifer Young and Sian Young, sustainable business and corporate affairs director, Britvic Ireland 

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