Crosse & Blackwell is an English food brand. The original company was established in London in 1706, then was acquired by Edmund Crosse and Thomas Blackwell in 1830. It became independent until it was acquired by Swiss conglomerate Nestlé in 1960 and sold in 2002.
Products branded by Crosse & Blackwell include condiments, marmalades, meat sauces, seafood sauces, mincemeats, mustard, pickles and pickled onions, among others.
History
Early history
Jackson's, a colonial produce business, was established in London in 1706, later becoming West & Wyatt and specialising in pickles, sauces and condiments,[2] plus salted fish, and it held royal appointments to George III, George IV and William IV.