Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster welcomes 25 new jobs at C & C in south Belfast

SOFT drinks firm Cantrell and Cochrane (C & C) are creating 25 new jobs in south Belfast.

The company has announced that it is investing £1.2 million into a business support centre to look after administration and marketing at its current Boucher Road premises.

Invest NI is pumping £250,000 of public money into the scheme.

In a statement, Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: “The C&C Group must be applauded for creating much needed jobs and for expanding their Belfast operation.

“It is testament to the company, which has been present in Belfast for over 100 years that it continues to develop and grow.”