Soft drinks producer Britvic is set to introduce a mandarin and lemon variant to its Drench range.

To be available from 9 November, Drench Mandarin & Lemon will retail at £1.39 for a 500ml bottle and showcase the brand’s new packaging design.

Britvic’s commercial director Phil Sanders said: “As innovators in the soft drinks category, we believe it is key to expand on popular existing ranges, as well as focus on launching new products.

“We believe it is key to expand on popular existing ranges, as well as focus on launching new products.”

“We’re always on the lookout for something fresh. That’s why we are introducing our newest Drench flavour, Mandarin & Lemon, bringing a bold-tasting product to the juice drinks market that provides consumers with a refreshing option for a variety of occasions.”

The new Mandarin & Lemon variant contains no artificial sweeteners, preservatives or flavourings.

In addition to the new launch, Britvic has revamped the Drench range to become preservative-free.

In august this year, Britvic invested more than £100m to re-develop its soft drinks manufacturing facility in Rugby.