Aunt Bessie's Yorkshires and Frozen Food

Aunt Bessie's is a quintessentially British brand best known for its frozen Yorkshire puddings and roast dinner accompaniments. The brand was originally created by William Jackson & Son in Hull, England, during the mid-1970s. It revolutionized the British kitchen by providing a convenient, pre-baked solution to the traditionally labor-intensive Yorkshire pudding, making it a staple of the Sunday roast.

Production remains heavily centered in the United Kingdom, specifically at its primary manufacturing facility in Hull. This local production ensures that the traditional taste and quality associated with the brand are maintained for the UK and Irish markets where it holds significant market share.

In 2018, the brand underwent a major ownership shift when it was acquired by Nomad Foods from the William Jackson Food Group. Nomad Foods, a massive European frozen food company, also owns other household names like Birds Eye and Findus. Today, Aunt Bessie's continues to operate as a core part of Nomad Foods' portfolio, benefiting from their extensive distribution networks across Europe.