OUR STORY

The nature of Shaws has seen many changes over the years but the production of chutneys, relishes and sauces is now established as the core of our manufacturing business. Quality has been the recipe for our success for over a hundred years and it is the foundation for our future.

If you have a moment to spare we’d like to share with you a little about our family and the history of Shaws....

1889

The Shaws story first began in 1889 when George Shaw and his two sons, Walter and Vincent established a small business as general merchants and manufacturers in the West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield. With their insistence on the highest standards of quality, the business thrived.

1913

By 1913, Shaws had grown extensively and as a result, Shaws moved into much larger premises at Storthes Mill - the site we still occupy today!

Walter’s sons, Norman and Malcolm joined the family business after WW1 and a period of steady growth followed.

1953

By 1953, Norman’s younger son Martin joined the company as a vinegar brewer and under his leadership the pickle trade expanded.

1967

With the impending retirement of both his father and uncle, Martin realised that he would need help with the running of the company and in 1967 Terence Peace joined as Company Secretary, appointed to the Board two years later. His arrival proved to be an important milestone in the evolution of the Company. Together, Martin and Terence created the business as it is today.

1980s

The mid 1980’s saw Martin’s sons Mathew and Daniel follow in their forebear’s footsteps and become part of the family business as Production Director and Sales/Technical Director respectively.

2008-2011

Mathew took early retirement in 2008 and 2011 saw Daniel deciding to take a change in direction and to follow a new passion in his life.

Martin and Terence with over 100 years of Shaws experience between them believed it was time to give the next generation a chance and appointed Jim Peace as Production Director and Jan Docker as Managing Director; Terence’s son and niece. Shaws is now regarded as a two family Company with Martin Shaw as Chairman.

Today, Shaws remain dedicated to the same values as George Shaw did back in 1889, continuing with their high standard of quality in both their product and service.

Made by our family for your family, since 1889.