What F. Duerr & Sons does

F. Duerr & Sons is a Manchester-based, family-owned food manufacturer founded in 1881, currently in its fifth generation of family ownership with the sixth generation joining. The company produces preserves and spreads across four core categories — jams, marmalades (notably Seville orange), nut butters, and condiments — under the consumer-facing "Duerr's" brand, and operates a pet-food sub-brand called Peamutt (peanut butter, squeezy peanut butter, and treat balls for dogs). Production runs from two dedicated manufacturing sites in Wythenshawe, Manchester: the Floats Road site (jam, marmalade, condiments, fruit fillings, honey) and the Dallimore Road site (a standalone peanut butter factory built in 2010 and expanded in 2019), both holding BRC AA* food safety certification alongside Kosher, vegan, and gluten-free credentials.

The business operates a hybrid B2B and consumer model. The largest revenue stream is contract manufacturing of retailer-brand preserves for "most major UK supermarkets" — a relationship that has run for over 60 years — supplemented by B2B contract manufacturing for other food brands (minimum 250 tonnes per annum), bulk ingredient supply to food manufacturers via wholly-owned subsidiaries Elgar Foods (acquired 2005, cold-mix fruit fillings) and Landauer Honey (acquired 2008, bulk honey), and consumer sales of the Duerr's brand through UK retail. Food service distribution is handled exclusively through a partnership with Aimia Foods, which distributes catering and hospitality products across the British Isles and beyond.

Technical and product innovation is process-led rather than digital: notable firsts include vacuum-sealed jars (1905), polytubs for caterers (1985), patented Orbit easy-open lids (2011), and the world's first bake-stable jam. Pricing for B2B/contract manufacturing is not publicly disclosed, and consumer pricing varies by retailer. The company reports no external institutional investment, no parent entity, and full Duerr-family control.

Name

F. Duerr & Sons

Legal name

F Duerr & Sons Ltd

Website

https://duerrs.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

F. Duerr & Sons is a family-owned Manchester food manufacturer founded in 1881, producing jams, marmalades, peanut butter, and condiments for major UK supermarkets via contract manufacturing, the Duerr's consumer brand, and pet food under the Peamutt sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Preserves and Spreads Manufacturing

NAICS

Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing (311911), Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113)

SIC

Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Jams, Jellies, Preserves & Marmalades Manufacturing (AFAKACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spreads, Sweeteners & Syrups (Jam, Honey, Nut Butters, Maple) (CRADAAAC), Specialty Condiments, Sauces & Pickles Wholesale (AFAIAIAJ)

Keywords

• Preserve manufacturing
• Jam products
• Marmalade production
• Peanut butter manufacturing
• Private label preserves

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Brand Manufacturing: Manufacturing own-brand preserve products for major UK supermarket retailers
2. Contract Manufacturing (Your Brand): Manufacturing products for other brands including food manufacturers, bakers, and chefs; provides ingredients for bakery products, savory dishes, and ready meals
3. Food Service: Catering and hospitality supply through partnership with Aimia Foods; products include portion packs and bulk formats
4. B2B Ingredients: Supplying bulk ingredients including jams, marmalades, nut butters, condiments, fruit fillings, mincemeat, and honey to food manufacturers
5. Direct Retail (Consumer Brand): Direct sales of Duerr's branded products to consumers through retail channels

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

F. Duerr & Sons manufactures and sells jams, marmalades, peanut butters, and condiments from two sites in Wythenshawe, Manchester. The company supplies its own branded retail range to UK supermarkets and consumers, and operates a contract/private-label manufacturing business producing own-label jars for retailers, branded jars for other food brands, and bulk/2.5kg food-service packs distributed via Aimia Foods.

Product overview

F. Duerr & Sons is a Manchester-based family-owned food manufacturer founded in 1881, producing a range of preserves and spreads. The core product portfolio consists of four main categories: Jams (including Strawberry, Mixed Fruit, Apple & Seedless Raspberry, Ginger, and Blackcurrant varieties), Marmalades (featuring Fine Cut and Thick Cut Seville Orange Marmalades, Manchester Marmalade, and Breakfast Marmalade), Nut Butters (Smooth and Crunchy Peanut Butter), and Condiments (Apple Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, English Mustard, Horseradish Sauce, Mint Sauce, and Tartare Sauce). Additionally, the company operates a pet food sub-brand called Peamutt Butter, producing peanut butter products specifically formulated for dogs (including Peamutt Butter, Peamutt Squeezy, and Peamutt Balls). The company also offers B2B private label manufacturing services for retailers and food service operators, with two dedicated manufacturing facilities in Wythenshawe, Manchester.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duerr's Jam Range
• Duerr's Marmalade Range
• Duerr's Peanut Butter
• Duerr's Condiments Range
• Peamutt Butter (Dog Peanut Butter)
• Peamutt Balls
• Peamutt Squeezy
• Private Label / Own-Label Jar Manufacturing
• Branded Manufacturing for Other Food Brands
• Food Service Range (2.5kg Packs via Aimia Foods)

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aimia FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive food service distribution partner for Duerr's catering products. Aimia handles all Duerr's food service requirements and distributes products throughout the British Isles and beyond. They are located near Duerr's manufacturing facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bonne Maman: French premium preserves brand (Andros group) sold across the UK in glass jars with a distinctive gingham lid; comparable in product range (jams, marmalades, spreads) and premium grocery positioning.
• Mackays: Scotland-based preserve and marmalade manufacturer producing jams, marmalades, and curds; comparable in scale, private-label/retail dual model, and UK supermarket supply relationships.
• Tracklements: Wiltshire-based manufacturer of premium condiments, mustards, and sauces; directly comparable in UK condiments manufacturing for retail and foodservice with a heritage, premium positioning.
• Wilkin & Sons (Tiptree): Family-owned Essex-based jam, marmalade, and condiment manufacturer founded in 1885; directly comparable in product mix (jams, marmalades, condiments), premium positioning, UK heritage, and family-ownership structure.
• Stute Foods: UK-based jam and marmalade manufacturer with strong private-label and own-brand business; directly comparable as a UK jam contract manufacturer supplying retailers and foodservice.

Broad incumbents

• Sun-Pat: Long-standing UK peanut butter brand owned by Hain Celestial; directly overlaps Duerr's peanut butter range and competes for everyday peanut butter consumption occasions.
• Premier Foods: Large UK packaged food group owning Robertson's, Sarson's, and other condiment/jam-adjacent brands; broader portfolio player competing with Duerr's across preserve and condiment categories.
• Robertson's: Long-established UK marmalade and jam brand now owned by Premier Foods; competes in the same UK preserve category as Duerr's and is broadly distributed across major supermarkets.
• Hain Celestial (Hartley's): Owner of the Hartley's jam brand; a much larger diversified natural/healthy food group with overlapping preserve/Spreads exposure and direct competition for UK shelf space.

Emerging players

• Whole Earth: UK peanut butter and organic spreads brand (owned by Hain Celestial); overlaps with Duerr's peanut butter and spread range and competes in similar natural/premium grocery aisles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/duerrs1881

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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