Products

our Products

We develop and produce a broad range of delicious products, much of which can be prepared by the consumer in just a few minutes, making it easy for everyone to enjoy flavours from all around the world.

Hearty cup soups that bring warmth to a rainy day, crunchy croutons to elevate any salad, hot snacks to transform a lunch break, kits and colourings for budding bakers, & sauces that make dinner time easy without compromising on taste!

Our history

1827

1827: The Beginning

William Symington founded the company selling tea, coffee and groceries. He believed he could transform people’s diets through the creation of easy-to-prepare dried foods.

1852

1852: The invention of pea flour

Symington's pea flour was particularly popular with the military and it became a main part of the diet of British troops fighting in freezing conditions in the Crimean War.

1901

1901: First to Market with Healthy Products

Symington’s were among the first manufacturers to promote the benefits of a healthy diet with their Egyptian food range.

1907

1907: Symington’s emerges as innovators of dried foods

Symington's became the cook's friend in the cupboard, by developing a range of Soups (8 varieties), Granulated Gravy Improver, Custard Powder, Blancmange Powder, Table Jellies, Lemonade crystals and Table Creams. Some of these products are still manufactured by Symington's today!

1909

1909: First Major Consumer Production

Carrying on the success of his father (Samuel), Howard Watson Symington leads the company with it's first major coupon based consumer promotion using Dame Ellen Terry in all advertisement material.

1936

1936: Symington’s Becomes a Major Brand

With front page adverts in major publications, recipe books and even a radio show, Symington’s became a household name.

1971

1971-1975: Leaders in Supermarket Own Label NPD

One of the first unique products was a development for Marks & Spencer who wanted a dessert like ‘’strawberries and cream’’.

1977

1977: Company Celebrates 150 Years

A major landmark for the company.

1990

1990: Dominates 'Own Label' Soup

The company developed its own label soup business to become the leading manufacturer for the UK retail trade, supplying customers including Tesco, Co-Op, Asda and Waitrose, to name just a few.

2024

Present

We continue to go from strength to strength as we celebrate over 190 years of producing market-leading brands and supermarket own labels. Stay tuned to see where we go next!

what we offer

our Capabilities

Instant Hot Snacks & Sides

Instant Hot Snacks & Sides

Dartmouth Way

We develop and produce a broad range of delicious products, much of which can be prepared by the consumer in just a few minutes. These include, instant pasta & noodles, couscous, rice & grains, porridge, mash, gravy mix, and cup soups.

Home Baking

Home Baking

Dartmouth Way

Within our Home Baking facility we develop and produce a range of Baking Mixes and Kits, as well as Food Colours and Flavourings.

Bread & Bakery

Bread & Bakery

Millerdale

Key products that we produce at our Bakery facility include Croutons, Bruschetta, Breadsticks, Bread Crisps, Naan Dippers, and Pitta Bakes.

Wet Sauces

Wet Sauces

Consett

At our Wet Product Facility we produce Cooking Sauces, Custards, Dessert Sauces, Wet Gravy, Marinades & Glazes, Wet Soups, Ready Meals, Baby Foods and Pulses & Grains.

CSR

corporate social Responsibility

We believe in sustainability, and we work in a responsible and ethical way that benefits our customers, partners and employees. From reducing the salt across our product range, to sourcing new types of packaging, and from waste control to community work, we’ve got a lot to be proud of.

Find out more about our CSR pledges

Our brands

We produce brands that are well-loved for making great-tasting food easy. From Chicken Tonight to Mug Shot, our brands can be found in kitchen cupboards everywhere. Find out more about what makes each brand unique.

See our brands