Who owns Boost?
Boost is owned by A.G. Barr (the United Kingdom, LSE: BAG), which has owned the brand since 1 November 2022.[1] Boost was founded in 2001 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2022.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- A.G. Barr p.l.c. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2001–2022)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Cumbernauld, Scotland
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2001
- Category
- Beverages › Soft drinks › Energy drinks
- Parent ticker
- LSE: BAG
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Boost
Boost is a value energy drink founded in Leicester in 2001 and sold principally through convenience stores at prices below the major brands. A.G. Barr acquired it in 2022. It grew by paying retailers better margins than Red Bull or Monster and by concentrating on independent shops rather than the large supermarket chains.
Ownership timeline of Boost
Where Boost sits in A.G. Barr
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Boost?
The parent company of Boost is A.G. Barr, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Boost British?
Yes. Boost originated in the United Kingdom in 2001 and its owner, A.G. Barr, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Since when has A.G. Barr owned Boost?
A.G. Barr has owned Boost since 1 November 2022.
Who owned Boost before A.G. Barr?
Boost was an independent company from its founding in 2001 until A.G. Barr acquired it in 2022.
Is Boost still owned by A.G. Barr?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Boost is still owned by A.G. Barr. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] A.G. Barr p.l.c. Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — A.G. Barr p.l.c., Annual report, published 29 April 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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