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Holbrooks Ltd

Other Business Names:

  • Swann & Co
  • Thompson, J, & Co
  • Birmingham Vinegar Brewery Co Ltd
  • Holbrooks' Worcester Sauce
  • British Vinegars Ltd

Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:

  • Stourport, Worcestershire, Hereford & Worcester, West Midlands, England

Sectors:

  • Food & tobacco processing Condiments, sauces & soups production
  • Food & tobacco processing Vinegar production

Notes:

Established c1798. Early on known as Swann & Co. By 1835 third largest vinegar maker outside London. 1876 merged with J Thompson & Co and by 1879 known as Birmingham Vinegar Brewery Co Ltd. c1880s started sauce and pickles production including Holbrooks' Worcester Sauce. 1900 renamed Holbrooks Ltd. From 1919 developed a major Australia based business. 1954 acquired by British Vinegars Ltd

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