Sarson's Vinegar

Sarson's is an iconic British brand specializing in malt vinegar, a staple of traditional British cuisine, especially paired with fish and chips. The product is famous for its distinctive pear-shaped glass and plastic bottles and its traditional brewing process that involves aging the vinegar in wooden vats to develop its signature depth of flavor.

Founded in 1794 by Thomas Sarson, the brand has remained a dominant force in the UK vinegar market for over two centuries. While once produced in various locations including London and Manchester, most production is now centralized in the United Kingdom. Ownership has changed hands several times in recent decades, moving from Crosse & Blackwell to Nestlé, then to Premier Foods, and finally to its current owner.

Today, Sarson's is owned by Mizkan Holdings, a major Japanese food producer. This acquisition allowed the brand to benefit from Mizkan's global distribution network while maintaining its heritage as a quintessential British kitchen cupboard essential. The brand continues to produce a variety of vinegars, including classic malt, distilled, and pickling varieties, adhering to the traditional recipes that established its reputation.