Total group sales over the period reached £242.7m. In the UK, Britvic witnessed a 20.1% sales growth in the carbonates. The company said every carbonates brand grew, especially Pepsi, 7UP and Tango.
In the stills category sales increased by 9.6%, driven by long-established brands such as Robinsons and J2O and more recently-introduced brands such as Fruit Shoot H2O and Gatorade.
Britvic Ireland's contribution of £48.4m for the three months to 31 December 2009 was down by 3% on the same period in the previous year and underlying euro revenue down 10.1%.
At the tail end of last year Britvic launched a promotional campaign focusing on the British pantomime season. The 'Put on a Panto at Home' promotion ran across packs of Robinsons and highlights the brand's sponsorship of First Family Entertainment pantomimes.
Today's results follow the soft drinks giant reporting a 23% rise in its full-year profits in November.
The company anticipates that the GB soft drinks market will "continue to demonstrate resilience" throughout 2010.
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