William Jackson Food Group facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Food manufacturing |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Founder | William Jackson |
| Headquarters | Hessle |
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Area served
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United Kingdom |
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Key people
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Nicholas Oughtred (chairman) |
| Subsidiaries | William Jackson Food Group Limited |
William Jackson & Son Limited, also known as the William Jackson Food Group, is a company in Britain that makes food. It has been around for a very long time. The company makes many different food products. It also owns several other food businesses.
The Story of William Jackson Food Group
How It All Started
The company was started by a man named William Jackson. He was born in a place called Elstronwick. In 1851, he opened his very first shop. This shop was in Hull, at 28 Scale Lane. At first, he sold groceries and tea to people.
Growing the Business
William Jackson's company grew over the years. They opened their first bakery in 1891. The main Jackson's bakery they use today opened in 1907. It is located on Derringham Street.
The Famous Aunt Bessie's
In 1968, the company found a way to make Yorkshire puddings for sale. These are a popular British food. In 1974, a holiday company called Butlin's asked them to make Yorkshire puddings for their camps. This led to the creation of the famous Aunt Bessie's brand. By 2016, Aunt Bessie's was making about 20 million Yorkshire puddings every week!
Changes Over Time
The company has bought and sold different parts of its business. In 2004, they sold their chain of 114 convenience stores. These shops were called Jacksons Stores. They were sold to another big company called Sainsbury's. In 2012, William Jackson Food Group bought a company called Abel & Cole. They also bought The Food Doctor in 2016. Later, in 2018, they sold the Aunt Bessie's brand to Nomad Foods.
What the Company Does Today
Today, the William Jackson Food Group owns several different businesses. Each one focuses on a different part of the food industry.
- Abel & Cole: This business delivers organic food to people's homes. Organic food is grown without certain chemicals.
- Jacksons: This is the bakery part of the company. They make bread and other baked goods.
- MyFresh: This business processes vegetables. They prepare vegetables for other companies to use.
- The Food Doctor: This part of the company makes healthy snacks.
- Wellocks: This business supplies food to restaurants. They provide fresh ingredients to chefs.
- Ferguson Fawsitt Arms: This is a pub and restaurant located in Walkington.
