Maine Soft Drinks Ltd facts for kids
Maine Soft Drinks is a company from Northern Ireland. They make and sell fizzy drinks, juices, and squashes. The company started in 1949. It was founded by John Harkness. Maine Soft Drinks is named after the River Maine. Even when times were tough for businesses, Maine Soft Drinks stayed strong in Ballymoney.
Delivering Drinks: The Maine Lorries
Maine Soft Drinks is famous for its bright green delivery lorries. These lorries bring drinks right to people's homes. They deliver across Antrim, Londonderry, and Down. People often call the drivers "The Lemonade Man" or "The Mineral Man."
Many of Maine's drinks are special to Ulster. These include American Kola, Scottish Cola, and Limeade. Some drinks, like Brown Lemonade, are popular in Ulster but not only made by Maine.
Today, Maine drivers still deliver drinks six days a week. They reach thousands of homes across all of Northern Ireland. They also deliver to parts of County Donegal.
Maine Products
As of 2023, Maine sells several popular drinks:
- Maine - This includes their main soft drinks, lemonade, and diluted juices.
- McDaid's Football Special - This is a fizzy drink with a mix of different flavors.
- Vitazade - These are small, refreshing soft drinks.
Where Maine Drinks Are Stored
Maine Soft Drinks has storage places called depots. These depots are located in Belfast, Mallusk, and Derry.
