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Walker's Shortbread Ltd.
Private
Industry Baked goods
Founded 1898; 127 years ago (1898) in Torphins, Scotland
Founder Joseph Walker
Headquarters Aberlour, Scotland
Area served
Worldwide
Products Shortbread, biscuits, cookies, and crackers

Walker's Shortbread Ltd. is a famous Scottish company. They make delicious shortbread, biscuits, cookies, and crackers. Their shortbread is baked in the village of Aberlour in Moray, Scotland. The special recipe was created by Joseph Walker way back in 1898.

This company is one of Scotland's top food exporters. This means they send a lot of their tasty treats to other countries. Over 1,200 people work for Walker's Shortbread. You can find their products in their famous tartan packaging all around the world!

The Story of Walker's Shortbread

The company started in 1898. A man named Joseph Walker opened his bakery in the village of Aberlour, Scotland. He quickly became known for his amazing shortbread.

How the Company Grew

In 1992, Walker's Shortbread began making oat biscuits. They made these for a company called Duchy Originals. This helped them grow even more.

Facing Challenges: Butter Prices

In 2018, the price of butter went up a lot. This happened because there wasn't enough butter available. It also happened because more people wanted to buy it. This made it harder for Walker's Shortbread to make as much money. Even so, the Walker family still owns and runs the company today.

New Changes and Future Plans

In 2020, the company changed its name to Walker's Shortbread Ltd. They are always looking for new ideas. In 2024, they announced they are trying to create a vegan version of their butter-based shortbread. This means it would be made without any animal products.

Where Walker's Shortbread is Made

The main office for Walker's Shortbread is at Aberlour House in Aberlour. They also have a big factory in Elgin where they make their products.

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