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

Paisley 1875 - 1974 In 1875 eleven years after starting his business, James Robertson, built his first factory, Thrushgrove, in Thrushcraig, Paisley. The phone number was Paisley 47. James believed in consistency and quality. To this end he installed laboratories in each factory, where the preserve was checked every... Read More

On 24 February 1903, James Robertson & Sons Preserve Manufacturers Ltd convened its first board meeting. By this stage, the business had been running for 40 years and was one of the world's most recognised food manufacturers. Much of the business of the first board meeting revolved around the disbursement of shares, the eppointment of a company ... 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