Shaws (Huddersfield)

What Shaws (Huddersfield) does

Shaws (Huddersfield) Ltd is a sixth-generation family-owned food manufacturer founded in 1889 by George Shaw, operating from its Storths Mill site on Wakefield Road, Huddersfield — the same premises the business moved to in 1913. The company produces a focused portfolio of ambient-stable chutneys, relishes, sauces, and salsas using traditional open pan cooking methods in a BRC-accredited, allergen-controlled facility (free from gluten, nuts, sesame, meat, fish, and dairy on site). Its branded portfolio is structured into two ranges: an Everyday Range of five core SKUs (including Mighty American Style Relish, Habanero & Red Pepper Chutney, Chunky Mango Chutney, Caramelised Red Onion Chutney, and Devilish Tomato & Chilli Relish) targeting everyday meal occasions, and a Heritage Collection of five premium SKUs (Fig & Honey, Beetroot & Horseradish, Caramelised Red Onion with Balsamic, Piccalilli, and Spiced Apricot & Ginger) positioned for cheese boards, entertaining, and gifting.

The business makes money through wholesale product sales into three channels: (1) mainstream UK grocery via Morrisons (nationwide) and Asda and Tesco (Yorkshire regional listings), (2) foodservice and ingredient supply to restaurants, caterers, and food manufacturers via its distribution partner The Foodfellas Ltd, and (3) a long tail of independent farm shops and delis across Yorkshire stocking the Heritage Collection, supplemented by direct case sales (six-jar cases) via phone and email. Customer segments span retail consumers, foodservice operators, and specialty/farm shop retailers. The company employs between 11 and 50 people, with current leadership comprising Chairman Matthew Shaw (5th generation), Managing Director Richard Ellis (appointed 2020), Commercial Manager Annie Shaw (6th generation, transitioned 2025), and Site Manager Jim Peace. There is no external investment, no parent company, no public listing, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Shaws (Huddersfield)

Legal name

Shaws (Huddersfield) Ltd

Website

https://shaws1889.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shaws (Huddersfield) is a sixth-generation family-owned UK food manufacturer, founded 1889, producing traditional Yorkshire chutneys and relishes via open pan cooking and selling them wholesale to major grocers, foodservice operators, and independent farm shops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Condiments and Sauces

NAICS

Specialty Canning (311422), Food Manufacturing (311), Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers (42449)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dips, Salsas, Relishes & Chutneys Manufacturing (AFAKADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI), Ingredients, Spices & Culinary Supplies Distribution (CRAOABAK)

Keywords

• Artisan chutneys
• Premium relishes
• British condiments
• Food manufacturing
• Yorkshire preserves

Headquarters

HQ city

Huddersfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Wholesale distribution of chutneys, relishes, sauces, and salsas to major UK supermarket chains including Morrisons, Asda, and Tesco
2. Foodservice/Wholesale: B2B supply to food service operators including restaurants, caterers, and food manufacturers through distribution partners
3. Direct Case Sales: Direct sales to consumers and businesses by the case (6 jars) via phone or email contact

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shaws (Huddersfield) manufacture and wholesale Yorkshire-origin chutneys, relishes, sauces, and salsas produced via traditional open pan cooking in a BRC accredited facility. The company sells two branded ranges — an Everyday Range (5 core products) and a Heritage Collection (4 premium products) — to UK supermarket chains, independent farm shops and delis, and foodservice operators, with additional direct case sales to consumers and businesses.

Product overview

Shaws (Huddersfield) is a family-owned food manufacturer producing Yorkshire's finest chutneys and relishes since 1889. The product portfolio consists of two branded ranges: the Everyday Range (5 core products including Mighty American Style Relish, Habanero & Red Pepper Chutney, Chunky Mango Chutney, Caramelised Red Onion Chutney, and Devilish Tomato & Chilli Relish) designed for easy recipes and quick lunch ideas, and the Heritage Collection (5 premium products including Fig & Honey Chutney, Beetroot & Horseradish Chutney, Caramelised Red Onion Chutney with Balsamic, Piccalilli, and Spiced Apricot & Ginger Chutney) for something special. Additional products include Tasty Tomato & Apple Chutney and Flaming Hot Chutney. For foodservice, the company supplies chutneys, relishes, pastes, sandwich pickle, sauces, salsas, savoury jams & savoury jellies. All products are made in open pan cookers at a BRC accredited facility, are gluten-free, and are suitable for vegetarians (with the exception of Fig & Honey Chutney which contains honey).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mr Pickles: Company mascot featuring Walter Shaw, the first managing director, used on product packaging with the tagline 'Proper Tasty' in a Yorkshire accent.

Products and services

• Mighty American Style Relish A burst-of-flavor relish packed with gherkins, jalapeños and mustard, ideal for burgers, hot dogs, and potato wedges. Part of the Everyday Range.
• Habanero & Red Pepper Chutney A fiery chutney packed with Habanero chillies and sweet red peppers, designed to add heat to dishes like chilli, nachos, and marinades. Part of the Everyday Range.
• Chunky Mango Chutney A blend of juicy mango pieces, ginger and chilli — a firm family favourite with sweet and spicy notes. Part of the Everyday Range.
• Caramelised Red Onion Chutney Sweet and crunchy red onions giving a grand mix of pickled flavours, a versatile family favourite. Part of the Everyday Range.
• Devilish Tomato & Chilli Relish A blend of real tomatoes with jalapeño and chipotle chillies for a smoky taste, adds a kick to burgers, hot dogs, meatballs and BBQ. Part of the Everyday Range.
• Fig & Honey Chutney The luxurious flavour of figs infused with honey, heavenly for something sweet, perfect with soft creamy cheeses, roast ham or pancakes. Part of the Heritage Collection.
• Beetroot & Horseradish Chutney Rich and earthy beetroot chutney with a hint of horseradish and depth of red wine, perfect with oily fish or a beef sandwich. Part of the Heritage Collection.
• Caramelised Red Onion Chutney with Balsamic Contains Balsamic vinegar of Modena aged for 3 years in oak for real depth, a must with hard or blue cheeses, enhances pâté or terrine. Part of the Heritage Collection.
• Piccalilli Crunchy mix of cauliflower, gherkins and silverskins in a tangy wholegrain mustard sauce, a real blast back to the past. Part of the Heritage Collection.
• Spiced Apricot & Ginger Chutney A tangy, slightly spicy chutney that pairs beautifully with hard and soft cheeses and cold roast meats. Part of the Heritage Collection.
• Tasty Tomato & Apple Chutney An everyday chutney made with tomatoes and apples, suitable for sandwiches and various dishes.
• Flaming Hot Chutney A very hot chutney for those who like intense heat, stocked at Booths Supermarkets and local West Yorkshire stores.
• Foodservice Condiment Range Foodservice supply of chutneys, relishes, pastes, sandwich pickle, sauces, salsas, savoury jams and savoury jellies to restaurants, caterers, and food manufacturers via The Foodfellas Ltd distribution partner.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Foodfellas LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial food service distribution partner for Shaws products in the restaurant and catering sector. Located at Stockley Park, Uxbridge. Handles enquiries and distribution for food service operators requiring ingredient supplies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tracklements: UK-based premium condiment maker specialising in mustards, chutneys, and relishes sold through farm shops, delis, and major retailers. Direct comparable to Shaws' Heritage Collection positioning and foodservice range.
• Mackays: Scottish family-owned preserves, marmalade, and chutney maker with UK-wide supermarket listings. Comparable as a multi-generational family condiment brand with regional heritage and mainstream grocery distribution.
• Branston (Mizkan): Iconic UK pickle and relish brand owned by Mizkan, sold across all major UK grocers. Competes with Shaws in the same condiments aisle and represents the mainstream volume benchmark they must differentiate against.
• Bart Ingredients: UK-based condiments, mustards, and sauce specialist selling through major supermarkets and farm shops. Comparable product mix in sauces and mustards, plus a similar dual retail/foodservice approach to Shaws.
• Duerr's: Family-owned Manchester-based preserves, marmalade, and condiment manufacturer with national UK supermarket presence. Comparable in family heritage, mid-market supermarket positioning, and condiment category mix.
• Wilkin & Sons (Tiptree): Essex-based heritage preserves and condiment maker with national retail distribution and a premium brand story. Comparable on multi-generational heritage, premium positioning, and BRC-grade UK manufacturing.
• Crosse & Blackwell: Long-standing UK pickles, sauces, and condiments brand with broad grocery distribution. Overlaps directly with Shaws in pickles, relishes, and table sauces and competes for the same everyday condiment occasions.
• Patak's: UK's leading Indian sauces and chutneys brand, owned by Associated British Foods. Overlaps with Shaws in the chutney segment and competes for the same supermarket fixture space and Indian-inspired meal occasions.
• Mrs Middleton's: Irish heritage producer of cold-pressed cooking oils, chutneys, and relishes sold across Ireland and UK independents. Comparable as a small, family-led, heritage condiment brand with farm-shop and regional grocery distribution.
• The English Provender Company: UK chutney, relish, and preserve manufacturer with strong supermarket listings. Comparable in product category, UK retail distribution model, and heritage-style branding to Shaws.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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