Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain and Ireland is home to iconic brands Ribena and Lucozade and a proud member of the Suntory Group.
OUR PURPOSE
Sustained by Nature and Water
To inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature.
OUR VALUES
Growing for Good
One of our core values across the Suntory Group that inspires us. We keep growing, as individuals and as a corporation, towards a better world. By continuing to grow, we expand our capacity to improve society.
OUR AMBITIONS
A Global Company
Suntory is a global enterprise, with more than 300 companies and 42,000 employees. Since our foundation in Japan in 1899, Suntory now has grown into one of the world’s leading beverage and food companies.
Driven by our founders’ legacies
Shinjiro Torii shared his ambition, passion and entrepreneurship with other founders, who like Torii were true pioneers of their time.
They all had a thirst for challenge, an obsession for people and a mindset of sustainable growth, and together, they contributed to making what Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain and Ireland is today.
Shinjiro Torii founded Suntory upon the belief of giving back to society and this inspiring past drives us to build a better future with generosity, authenticity, connectivity, creativity and humble determination.
FOUNDER OF SUNTORY
Shinjiro Torii
Shinjiro Torii launched Suntory in 1899. His entrepreneurial mindset, his visionary dreams, and his love for challenges are strongly embedded in the way we do things. He continues to inspire us still today through his Yatte Minahare spirit.
FOUNDER OF LUCOZADE
William Hunter
His determination to help his sick daughter led William Hunter to develop Glucozade in 1927. This was the first drink that combined great taste and glucose, and eventually became Lucozade. Today, Lucozade Energy is all about unlocking the potential of people’s positive energy.
FOUNDER OF RIBENA
Dr Vernon Charley
Dr Vernon Charley was a leading scientist at the University of Bristol before developing Ribena in 1938. The discovery of the high levels of vitamin C in blackcurrants prompted him to create a juice drink that’s been enjoyed by generations ever since.
Once upon a time... Suntory!
Our story began more than a century ago, thanks to one man, Shinjiro Torii.
This man, visionary and persevering, pursued his dream and succeeded in achieving all his goals. He created an international group that has always remained true to its philosophy of effort, perfection and the importance of giving back to society.
Shinjiro Torii distinguished himself by his courage, hard work and refusal to give up in the face of adversity.
His legacy has transcended borders and continues today to inspire and motivate all Suntorians.
Discover the inspiring story of our founder in this video.
Our Business
SBF GB&I is the third largest branded soft drinks supplier in the UK and home to some of the nation’s favourite brands, including Lucozade and Ribena, which have been enjoyed by millions from as early as the 1920s.
We employ more than 700 people and our drinks are distributed in 98% of all outlets in the UK market. We also supply our drinks to 31 markets globally.
We are committed to helping our consumers make positive choices and live healthier lives and are committed to constantly examining and improving the way we do business in line with our growing for good vision.
98%
of all outlets
in the UK
Drinks to
31
Markets
700
Employees
Our Locations
Where we are
Coleford, Forest of Dean
Lucozade Ribena Suntory Limited, Royal Forest Factory, Rock Lane, Coleford, Gloucestershire GLI6 8JB
London
Lucozade Ribena Suntory Limited, 2 Longwalk Road, Stockley Park,
Uxbridge, UB11 1BA
Dublin
Lucozade Ribena Suntory Limited, 7th Floor, Chase Building, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford, Dublin,
18 Republic of Ireland