Mixer maker Fever-Tree says soaring price of glass will hit profits

Shortage of workers in US forces firm to ship more drinks from UK amid rising freight costs and port holdups

The soft drinks company Fever-Tree has warned that the soaring cost of glass for its bottles amid shortages, plus higher transport fees, mean its profits will be almost a third lower than hoped.

The London-based tonic and mixer maker said it was experiencing an exceptionally challenging environment" with glass prices rising by more than 10%.