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Who owns Irn-Bru?

Irn-Bru is owned by A.G. Barr (the United Kingdom, LSE: BAG).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
A.G. Barr p.l.c. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Cumbernauld, Scotland
Origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Falkirk, Scotland
Founded
1901
Category
BeveragesSoft drinksOther carbonated soft drinks
Parent ticker
LSE: BAG
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Irn-Bru

Irn-Bru has been sold since 1901 and its recipe is a trade secret known to a small number of people. Its bright orange colour and flavour are famously hard to describe, and it is the best-selling soft drink in Scotland after Coca-Cola.

Ownership timeline of Irn-Bru

Owners of Irn-Bru from 1901 to 2026 A.G. Barr 1901–present A.G. Barr 192019401960198020002020
  1. 1901 – present A.G. Barr [1] reported

Where Irn-Bru sits in A.G. Barr

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Irn-Bru?

The parent company of Irn-Bru is A.G. Barr, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Irn-Bru British?

Yes. Irn-Bru originated in the United Kingdom in 1901 and its owner, A.G. Barr, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Is Irn-Bru still owned by A.G. Barr?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Irn-Bru is still owned by A.G. Barr. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] A.G. Barr p.l.c. Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — A.G. Barr p.l.c., Annual report, published 29 April 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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