About Maine
Maine Soft Drinks is a cherished Northern Irish brand with roots dating back to 1919 when the Harkness family established their soft drinks business in Ballymena. In 1949, John Harkness founded Maine Soft Drinks, naming it after the River Maine, and the company has remained in family hands ever since—now operating into its fourth generation. For over 75 years, Maine has been synonymous with nostalgic flavours that generations of Northern Irish families have grown up enjoying. The brand became beloved for its glass-bottled classics: American Cream Soda, Brown Lemonade, Raspberryade, Pineappleade, and the distinctive Football Special. Many remember "The Maine Man"—the famous lemonade delivery driver who brought weekly orders of favourite flavours directly to doorsteps throughout the region. This tradition of doorstep delivery continues today, with Maine delivering to over 40,000 homes across Northern Ireland. The company employs more than 100 people, with its headquarters in Ballymoney and additional depots in Lurgan, Belfast and Derry-Londonderry. Their fleet of distinctive green lorries remains a familiar sight in Counties Antrim, Londonderry and Down. Maine specialises in recyclable glass bottles for home delivery and has become the biggest home delivery provider of soft drinks in Northern Ireland. The company has expanded its reach beyond the region, with sales now extending to London and the Republic of Ireland. Available at Lidl in the UK, Maine brings authentic Northern Irish soft drink heritage to shoppers nationwide. Compare prices on Grocefully for these nostalgic fizzy favourites.

