Whitworths
Dried fruits, nuts, home baking and snack products company
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Whitworths is a dried fruit, nuts, home baking and snack products company, established in 1886 based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, UK.[1] As of March 2009 it employed 310 people.[2] The company was begun by the three Whitworth brothers John, Herbert and Newton trading under the name of Whitworth Bros.[3] The current Whitworths business is no longer associated with Whitworth Bros who are based nearby, and produce flour.[4]
FormerlyWhitworth Bros.
IndustrySnacks
Founded1886
HeadquartersIrthlingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Whitworths head office Wellingborough Road Irthlingborough. | |
| Formerly | Whitworth Bros. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Snacks |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Headquarters | Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom |
| Owner | Anatolia |
| Website | https://whitworths.co.uk/ |
In 1971 they were awarded the Royal Warrant by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and in 1974 by Queen Elizabeth II.[5]