Wilkin & Sons

Wilkin & Sons Limited was established in Tiptree, Essex, England in 1885 and makes preserves, marmalades and associated products. The 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. The latter is grown only by Wilkin's and is notoriously difficult to cultivate but the distinctive flavour is worth the effort.

Turnover exceeded £19 million in 2007 and the business employs over 220 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 three tea rooms in Essex.

References

* 2007 audited Company Accounts
* "Jam Today" available from Wilkin & Sons Limited
* "100 Years of Jam Making" by Maura Benham
* The Tiptree Museum

External links

* [http://www.tiptree.com/ Tiptree Conserve]
* [http://www.littlescarlet.com/ Little Scarlet jam]
* [http://www.trooms.com/ Museum & tearooms]
* [http://www.raven-patisserie.com/ Raven Pattisserie]