Benson & Hedges Ltd

Sectors:

  • Food & tobacco processing Tobacco products manufacture
  • Distribution - retailing Tobacco products retailing

Notes:

Established 1873 by Richard Benson and William Hedges to make and retail cigarettes. Early 20th century opened branches in USA and Canada which subsequently became independent. Royal warrant holders from 1878. Acquired by Gallahers 1955. Brand continues, now owned by Japan Tobacco

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