Batchelors

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Batchelors
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFood industry
Founded1895
FounderWilliam Batchelor
ProductsSoup, Canned food, Instant noodles
ParentPremier Foods


Batchelors is a British food brand that specializes in producing a variety of convenience food products, including soup, canned food, and instant noodles. The brand is owned by Premier Foods, a major British food manufacturer.

History[edit | edit source]

Batchelors was founded in 1895 by William Batchelor. The company initially focused on producing dried peas and canned vegetables. Over the years, Batchelors expanded its product range to include a variety of convenience foods.

In the 1940s, Batchelors introduced its first instant soup product, which became highly popular in the United Kingdom. The brand continued to innovate and expand its product line, introducing Batchelors Cup-a-Soup in the 1970s, which remains one of its most well-known products.

Products[edit | edit source]

Batchelors offers a wide range of products, including:

Ownership[edit | edit source]

Batchelors is currently owned by Premier Foods, a leading British food manufacturer. Premier Foods acquired Batchelors in 2007, adding it to its portfolio of well-known brands.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD