Paterson's Scottish Shortbread

Paterson's is a historic Scottish brand renowned for its traditional shortbread and biscuits. Founded in 1895 by John Paterson in Rutherglen, Scotland, the brand built its reputation on quality ingredients and classic Scottish recipes. For over a century, Paterson's has been a staple in the UK biscuit market, becoming particularly famous for its shortbread fingers and assortment tins.

In recent years, the brand's ownership transitioned to the Burton's Biscuit Company, another major player in the British snacks industry. However, the ultimate ownership changed again when Burton's was acquired. As of 2026 and looking forward, the brand is under the umbrella of the Ferrero Group, specifically through its biscuit-focused subsidiary, Cereal Colle. Despite these corporate changes, the manufacturing remains rooted in the United Kingdom, specifically continuing to leverage Scottish expertise to maintain the traditional character of the brand.