Irn-Bru maker admits it could change recipe of iconic drink due to sugar tax

The makers of Scotland's beloved Irn Bru have admitted they might have to change their iconic drink's recipe once again due to the sugar tax.

AG Barr said it would "carefully review" the implications of Wes Streeting's announcement this week that soft drinks with a sugar content of at least 4.5g per 100ml would now be liable for higher taxes. The previous limit was 5g per 100ml.

Irn Bru previously reformulated its recipe in 2018 when the original sugar tax was implemented by the then Conservative government at Westminster. The new sugar tax levy is due to take effect from 2028.

An AG Barr spokesman told the Record : "As a business with a rich history of innovation and a successful reputation for developing leading low and no-sugar drinks, we're proud to provide our consumers wit