Fentimans is a British soft-drinks brand rooted in heritage and craft, founded in 1905 by Thomas Fentiman and now based in Hexham, Northumberland. From its origin in a horse-drawn delivery of ginger beer, the brand has built a reputation for producing “botanically brewed” beverages—meaning they use traditional methods of infusion, careful blending and fermentation of natural ingredients such as roots, bark, herbs and flowers.
Central to Fentimans’ identity is its commitment to quality and flavour. Each product is crafted in-house, often supervised by a dedicated flavour expert, and made with the kind of time-honoured brewing techniques that set the brand apart from the fast-processed alternatives. Over the years the range has expanded beyond the original ginger beer to include items such as Rose Lemonade, Curiosity Cola, Victorian Lemonade and premium mixers like Indian Tonic Water—each reflecting the botanical brewing ethos.
In recent years Fentimans has sharpened its brand presentation and positioning. A significant rebrand rolled out in 2025 (after a major refresh in prior years) emphasised its tagline “Botanically Brewed. Exquisitely Crafted” and introduced clearer glass bottles, unified visuals and a stronger focus on its craft credentials. The brand has also succeeded in the hospitality sector as one of the few premium adult soft-drinks to report growth in the UK on-trade market, further underscoring its appeal among consumers seeking elevated non-alcoholic beverages.
On the international front, Fentimans exports to dozens of countries across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, positioning itself as a premium British soft‐drink choice for global markets. Despite its growth and modernisation, the brand remains family-owned and celebrates its regional roots in the North East of England—leveraging this origin story as part of its authenticity.
In an era where consumer expectations for craft, provenance and flavour are growing, Fentimans occupies a distinctive niche: premium, botanically brewed soft-drinks that blend heritage with modern lifestyle appeal.
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