Ribena Spark (original)

The story of Ribena Spark (original)

Ribena Spark (original) is a British-market food or drink brand, product or historical product line associated with Ribena / GlaxoSmithKline; later Suntory. A sparkling Ribena extension representing attempts to take the blackcurrant brand beyond traditional cordial.

History and ownership

An exact UK launch date has not yet been established. A definitive UK withdrawal date has not yet been established. The wider brand or related products may remain available; this article focuses on the historical version. Ownership and manufacturing are associated with Ribena / GlaxoSmithKline; later Suntory. Changes in branding, licensing and ownership should be dated against contemporary company records before publication.

Place in British consumer history

A sparkling Ribena extension representing attempts to take the blackcurrant brand beyond traditional cordial. The entry can be expanded with verified packaging, period advertisements, historical photographs and original manufacturer records as these become available.

Research notes

Source needed; do not publish until verified.