DRINKS group C&C has reported a near 28pc increase in half-yearly revenues, while its operating profits rose by almost 8pc.
Revenues for the six months to the end of August increased by 27.8pc to €336.7m while operating profits grew by 7.9pc to €71.1m.
In Ireland, C&C said the pub trade channel outperformed off-licence sales for the first time in seven years.