Wilkin & Sons Tiptree Preserve

Tiptree is a prestigious British brand synonymous with high-quality preserves, marmalades, and fruit-based products. The brand's history dates back to 1885 when the Wilkin family began manufacturing jam in the village of Tiptree, Essex. The company remains deeply rooted in its original location, where it operates an extensive farm to grow specific heritage fruits used in its recipes, such as the Little Scarlet strawberry.

Known for its traditional copper-bottomed pans and meticulous cooking methods, Tiptree has earned a reputation as a premium global brand. It has held a Royal Warrant for many decades, supplying products to the British Royal Household. Today, the Wilkin family and its employees continue to maintain the business's independence and heritage, ensuring that the manufacturing process remains concentrated in Essex to uphold the brand's 'Home Made' quality standards.

The business is unique in its structure, being an employee-owned enterprise through an Employee Benefit Trust in conjunction with the Wilkin family. This ensures that the brand remains independent of large multinational food conglomerates, focusing on long-term sustainability and the preservation of traditional British jam-making techniques.