In 1864 a grocer from Paisley, James Robertson and his wife, Marion, founded a preserve company. They began by selling marmalades, followed by a range of jams. By 1903, when James Robertson & Sons Preserve Manufacturers Ltd was incorporated, the business had become the largest manufacturer of preserves in the world. James and Marion had 11 chi... Read More

In 1903, James Robertson & Sons Preserve Manufacturers Ltd was incorporated. We still have the original Minute book recording the very beginnings of this great British company. This 120-year old book reveals the inner workings of one of Britains largest and most recognised food manufacturers. The first board meeting on 24th February 1903 is atte... Read More