Our history
We're proud of the long history our brands have, with heritage and innovation dating back almost 200 years ago. It’s our passion for innovation that enables us to deliver great-tasting, convenient, more sustainable, and healthier products every day.
Here are some history highlights from 1837 to the present day.
1837
Creation of the oldest Premier Foods brand, Bird’s.
![Bird's custard tin](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_1837.jpg)
1908
Invention of Bisto gravy; OXO is a sponsor at the London Olympics.
![Roast dinner](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_1908.jpg)
![Ambrosia office](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_1917.jpg)
![Office](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_1957.jpg)
![Mr Kipling cakes on a plate](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ourhistory_332x348_mrkipling.jpg)
1975
Hillsdown Holdings founded by Harry Solomon and David Thompson becomes Premier Foods.
![Premier Foods logo - white background](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_1975.jpg)
1983
Actress Lynda Bellingham first appears as the OXO mum and stays for over 15 years.
![Lynda Bellingham cooking on a stove](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ourhistory_332x348_oxo.jpg)
![Ambrosia rice pudding](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ourhistory_332x348_ambrosia.jpg)
![Mobile and laptop - shareprice tracker](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_2004.jpg)
![Noodle bowel with egg and chicken](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_2006.jpg)
2007
Mr Kipling, Sharwood’s and Bisto join the Premier Foods family.
![Sharwood's mango jar - lady in pink top](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_2007.jpg)
2016
Enter a strategic partnership with Nissin Food Holdings Co Ltd.
![Nissin logo](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nissin_lowres_logo_white_400x300.jpg)
![Laptop - hands and coffee cup](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_2020.jpg)
![Diagram - Enriching Life wheel](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_2021.jpg)
2022
We purchase The Spice Tailor.
We launch a five-year charity partnership with FareShare.
![Spice Tailor - various packages](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_2022.jpg)
2023
Sales top £1bn for the current brand portfolio for 2022/23 financial year.
We acquire breakfast brand FUEL10K.
![Lady with Fuel products](https://www.premierfoods.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/card_post_1170x606_2023.jpg)