King grants Essex jam maker another Royal Warrant

The Royal Family has continued its long tradition of granting a Royal Warrant to an internationally renowned jam company in Essex.

Wilkin & Sons Ltd has been given the commendation from every monarch since George V in 1911.

Company chairman Walter Scott said the firm was "honoured and proud" to have received a warrant from King Charles III.

"Every member of staff understands the importance of this and we are delighted to continue this tradition," he said.

A warrant means a company or organisation can display the Royal Arms as part of its trading. The award lasts five years at a time.

The Wilkin family has been farming at Tiptree near Colchester since 1757 and began making preserves in 1885.

The company said the grant reflected its strong ethical and environmentally sustainable approach.

It grows fruit crops including strawberries, raspberries, mulberries, Morello cherries, rhubarb, damson, Victoria plum, greengage, quince, and the curious medlar.

In June, Wilkin & Sons revealed it suffered a £1.8m loss in the latest financial year because of rising energy bills.

However, the brand made £10m from exports in 2023 - a record for the company.

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