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| Type | Soft drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nichols plc |
| Distributor | Cabana |
| Country of origin | England |
| Region of origin | Manchester |
| Introduced | 1908 |
| Colour | Purple |
| Flavour | Mixed fruits |
| Website | vimto |
Vimto is a British mixed fruit soft drink containing the juice of grapes, raspberries and blackcurrants, flavoured with herbs and spices.[1] Originating in Manchester, northern England, it was first manufactured as a health tonic in cordial form then decades later as a carbonated drink, and the recipe was invented in 1908 by John Noel Nichols of Blackburn. Produced domestically by Nichols plc, it is available in cans and bottles in carbonated, still, cordial (squash), and energy forms and it has also been made into a sweet, ice lolly and other items.[2] Vimto is traditionally most popular in the north of England[1][3] and is also sold globally under license, and enjoys high popularity in the Persian Gulf countries[4] and in The Gambia and Senegal.[5]
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- ^ "Southern converts provide Vimto boost". 20 May 2024. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Vimto hits purple patch in the Gulf". BBC News. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Brown, Ben (22 September 2020). "Purple Ronnie & How Vimto Took Over The World". Manchester’s Finest. Retrieved 20 May 2024.