R Whites Premium Lemonade, 2L

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In 1914, during the First World War, over 100 R. White employees served in the armed forces and the company supplied the government with over half their horses and vans. In the Second World War, a great part of the vehicle fleet was commandeered by the government and used by the army. During the Blitz three major factories were wiped out in London alone. [9]By 1887, White's produced a range of flavours and products, all of which were sold in Codd’s glass bottles. [2] Choices available included strawberry soda, raspberry soda, cherryade, cream soda, pineapple cider, ginger beer, soda water and orange champagne. [2] Prices ranged from eightpence to a shilling per dozen. At the beginning of the 20th century more than 40 different soft drink flavours were on sale. [2] The secret lemonade drinker was reintroduced in 1993, starring actor & comedian Julian Dutton as the eponymous Secret Lemonade Drinker, and various celebrities have featured in the commercials including comedians Ronnie Corbett and Frankie Howerd, actor Nicholas Parsons, tennis player John McEnroe and footballers turned pundits Ian St John and Jimmy Greaves. One version dubbed the advert entirely in Japanese; another version had another sultry woman appear randomly to kiss Dutton (before he is rejoined by a lookalike of Harriet Philpin), while yet another featured the animation of Mr Benn. [14] [15] In 2000, “Secret Lemonade Drinker” was ranked seventh in Channel 4's poll of " The 100 Greatest TV Ads". [5] Julian Chagrin and Harriet Philpin returned in 2012 to advertise R White's Lemonade Lollies. [16] See also [ edit ] The popular “Secret Lemonade drinker” television advertising campaign was launched in 1973. It continued to air until 1984. Alphason Annaghmore Bentley Designs Bluebone Carlton Clemence Richard Corndell Devonshire Living Ercol Global Home

R White’s was the third highest selling soft drink brand in the British on-trade (sales in pubs and bars) in 2009.R. White's Lemonade is a brand of a carbonated soft drink, which is produced and sold in the UK by Britvic, and has been produced for over 150 years. R. White's contains real lemons and is available as a diet, cloudy or normal drink. Britvic launches three premium, low calorie R. White's flavours, alongside a full heritage-focused rebrand". Britvic . Retrieved 27 April 2022.

R White’s had the fourth highest sales for a carbonated drinks brand in Britain in 1989, behind only Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Schweppes. R White & Sons held a franchise to produce Pepsi-Cola by 1975. Between 1975-77 the company held the franchise to produce A G Barr’s Irn-Bru for the London area. News: 1 day ago White (knee) rushed 15 times for 100 yards and secured both targets for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday. R White & Son was the largest soft drinks producer in Britain, and possibly the world. R White’s remains the leading lemonade brand in Britain.*

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R. Whites Lemonade was first produced by Robert and Mary White, along with other carbonated drinks. Originally sold from a barrow, their drinks proved so refreshing that the business rapidly expanded. Britvic acquired Canada Dry Rawlings in 1986. The merger brought together Britvic’s strength in fruit juices and cordials, and Canada Dry Rawlings’ strength in carbonated drinks.