| Industry | Food |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1881 |
| Founder(s) | Frederick Duerr |
| Headquarters | Wythenshawe, Manchester |
| Products | Jam, marmalade and peanut butter |
F. Duerr & Sons Ltd. is an independent British manufacturer of jam, marmalade, peanut butter and preserves, based in Wythenshawe, Manchester.[1]
Founded in 1881 by Frederick Duerr, and originally based at his home in Heywood, Lancashire, the company expanded rapidly moving to new premises at Guide Bridge, Audenshaw in 1884. Following further expansion, the company relocated to a new purpose built factory in Prestage Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, in 1893.[2]
During World War I, in addition to manufacturing large quantities of jam and other preserves for the war effort, the company also designed and manufactured the "Lifeguard" collapsible periscope for use by British troops in the trenches. [3][2]
In 1924, it became a limited company. [2]
The company opened a new warehouse and manufacturing complex in Floats Road, Wythenshawe in 1995.[2]
Duerr’s remains to this day very much a family run business, supplying products not just under the Duerr’s label, but also the own brand labels of many leading food retailers in the UK.