Morrisons Yeast Extract

Morrisons Yeast Extract is a popular British savoury spread available under the private label of the UK supermarket giant Morrisons. It is frequently compared to the brand-leader Marmite, offering consumers a rich, salty, and umami flavor profile that is 100% vegetarian-friendly.

As a store-brand product, it is manufactured within the United Kingdom to meet the high standards of the British retail market. The brand itself traces back to William Morrison, who founded the company in 1899 as an egg and butter stall in Bradford, England.

In recent years, the ownership of the Morrisons brand has transitioned from a public company to private equity. In 2021, Morrisons was acquired by CD&R (Clayton, Dubilier & Rice), a prominent American private equity firm, though the supermarket continues to operate as one of the 'Big Four' retailers in the UK, maintaining its headquarters in Bradford.