Branston Beans

Branston is an iconic British brand, best known culturally for its original 'Branston Pickle' which was first produced in 1922 in the village of Branston, Staffordshire. While the brand built its reputation on sweet and savory pickles, it successfully expanded into the baked beans market in 2005. This expansion revolutionized the category in the UK, offering a popular alternative to established competitors with a focus on a thicker, richer tomato sauce.

Today, the manufacturing of Branston Beans is centered in the United Kingdom. The production facility is located in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, where the brand maintains high standards of quality control and distribution for the British market. The brand has transitioned through several major corporate owners over the decades, reflecting the consolidation of the global food industry.

In 2013, the brand was acquired by Princes Limited from Mizkan. Princes Limited is a major international food and drink group that manages a vast portfolio of pantry staples. Princes itself is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Corporation, the Japanese global conglomerate. This ownership structure places the traditional British brand under the umbrella of one of the world's largest diversified corporations, while maintaining its operations and manufacturing heart within the UK.