Crosse & Blackwell soups and condiments

Crosse & Blackwell is a storied brand in the global food industry, with a history dating back to 1706 in London, United Kingdom. Originally famous for its soups, sauces, and colonial-inspired condiments like Major Grey’s Chutney, the brand became a staple of British culinary heritage. Over the centuries, the brand has transitioned from a family-run enterprise to a globally distributed label under various corporate ownerships.

Today, the ownership of the Crosse & Blackwell brand is fragmented across different regions. In South Africa and surrounding territories, the brand is owned by Tiger Brands. In the United Kingdom, certain product lines like soups and sauces were historically part of the Princes Group portfolio (under Mitsubishi Corporation). In North America, the brand is managed by The J.M. Smucker Company. Manufacturing follows this regional distribution, with products being made in facilities across South Africa, the UK, and the USA to serve their respective local markets.