shares in east imperial plc rose thursday after the company said its firsthalf revenue rose significantly as it recorded strong sales and operational progress in key markets shares at 0756 gmt were up 035 pence or 16 at 26 pence the producer of drink mixers said it sold 95780 cases globally across 28 markets resulting in a 32 increase in revenue compared to 2021 it didnt provide an exact figure in its established asiapacific market sales were ahead of the boards expectations as coronavirusrelated restrictions were lifted in key markets with new zealand and singapore returning to precoronavirus levels of demand in the us market revenue was 37 higher than budget and june saw its largest ever number of sales global consumer trends in the beverage industry continue to shift toward ultrapremium drinks consumption reinforcing its strategy for longterm sustainable growth the company said im confident that this will cement our continued progress and deliver continued sales growth during the next six months a period that is traditionally our dominant half of the year for sales chief executive tony burt said