Wilkin & Sons

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Wilkin & Sons Limited was established in Tiptree , Essex , England in 1885 and makes preserves, marmalades and associated products. Present chairman of the business, Peter Wilkin, is the great grandson of the founder. The company farms 1,000 acres (400 hectares) in and around Tiptree and grows much of its own fruit, including strawberries, plums, cherries, raspberries, mulberries, quinces, medlars and the unique Little Scarlet strawberry

Turnover exceeded £15 million in 2005 and the business employs over 200 staff. Through a Trust, employees own a significant proportion of the business. The Company has continuously held a Royal Warrant for preserves and marmalades since 1911.

Wilkin & Sons Limited also operates tea rooms in Essex, is involved in Raven Pattisserie and owns Thursday Cottage preserves.

Sources: Company Accounts, "Jam Today" available from Wilkin & Sons Limited, "100 Years of Jam Making" by Maura Benham, The Tiptree Museum, Tiptree web site