Paxo facts for kids
Paxo is a well-known brand of stuffing in the United Kingdom. Stuffing is a delicious mix of breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices. It's often served as a side dish with roasted meats, especially chicken or turkey. Today, a company called Premier Foods owns the Paxo brand.
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The Story of Paxo Stuffing
How Paxo Began
Paxo was created way back in 1901. A clever butcher named John Crampton came up with the idea. He lived in a town called Eccles, near Manchester. John wanted to offer something extra special to his customers. He thought a tasty stuffing would be perfect for their Sunday lunch meals.
Growing Popularity
When Paxo first started, it didn't become super popular right away. This was because stuffing is usually eaten with chicken. Back then, chicken and other poultry were seen as expensive foods. Not everyone could afford them.
However, things changed in the 1950s and 1960s. The price of chickens became lower, making them more affordable. At the same time, red meats like beef became more expensive. As more people started eating chicken, Paxo stuffing became much more popular!
Where Paxo is Made
For many years, from the early 1950s, Paxo stuffing was made in a factory in Sharston, Manchester. But in 2009, that factory closed down. Production of Paxo then moved to a different place. It moved to a re-opened factory in Ashford, Kent, which also makes Bachelor's products.
Christmas Fun with Paxo
Paxo is especially popular during the Christmas holidays. Around this time, you might see advertisements for it. The ads often use a fun slogan: "Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the Paxo." This is a playful twist on a common saying. People often say "Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the turkey!"
