1881
The Beginning
In 1881, Mary Duerr began creating the very first Duerr’s jam. Husband Frederick saw an opportunity and ‘Duerr’s’ was born.
1884
From Scratch
Fred builds the first Duerr’s factory in Deanhead, Guide bridge.
1890
The Big Move
In 1890, Fred and Mary made the move to Old Trafford and so built a brand new factory in Prestage Street, Old Trafford, Manchester – for the sum of £1,315-16s-4d.
1905
Vacuum Sealing
Fred Duerr pioneers the method of vacuum sealing jars. The process was exclusive to Duerr’s for many years helping to retain the flavour and colour of the fruit.
1910
Duerr's in the News
The Manchester Evening News visited the Duerr’s factory to meet the workers and see the operation – the beginning of a long-standing close relationship.
1914
A Keen Inventor
Edgar Duerr was a keen inventor and during WWI he patented The Lifeguard Periscope was a life-saving instrument approved and sold by the War Office, many of which are now on display in the Imperial War Museums in both London and Manchester.
1920
1920's Collectibles
Throughout the 1920s Duerr’s ran a promotion whereby customers could collect and then send in 20 Duerr’s labels in return for a picture of ‘the fruit group’ which originally formed part of their logo. Many Manchester families still keep their copies as collectables.
1935
Clive and Norman
Clive and Norman Duerr took the helm of the business with a real focus on administration and engineering, steering the company through the hard times of World War II.
1960
Tony Joins the Team
Tony Duerr joined the business full time after returning from Cambridge University.
1973
Kwik Save
Kwik Save, one of the biggest retailers in Britain at the time, stocked Duerr’s and sent it on the way to becoming the national brand it is today.
1981
Centenary!
Our centenary year
1985
Pioneering Times
Duerr’s pioneered the use of Polytubs for their catering customers. No more grazed knuckles opening tins. The Polytubs could be opened in seconds, easily resealed and usefully reused.
1989
Time for Peanut Butter
Duerr’s begin making Peanut Butter which would prove to be an excellent decision
1995
O.B.E. for Tony
Chairman Tony Duerr was awarded the O.B.E. for “Services to the Food Industry”
1996
Duerr’s is bigger than ever!
Lord Mayor opens the new Floats Road site in Wythenshawe
1997
On the Move
All production apart from Peanut Butter moves to Floats Road site.
2000
Charity Ball
Duerr’s hosts it’s inaugural charity ball
2001
Relocation
All office staff relocated to Floats Road site
2005
Elgar Foods Purchase
Duerr’s buy Elgar Foods who supplied cold mix fruit filling to the manufacturing industry
2006
125 Years and Still Going Strong
To celebrate our 125th anniversary we created the World’s most expensive jar of Marmalade valued at £5000
2008
Landauer Honey Purchase
Duerr’s buy Landauer Honey who supplied bulk honey to food manufacturers
2010
Dallimore Road
Duerr’s build a new Peanut Butter factory on Dallimore Road and the original Prestage St is closed down
2011
Orbit™ Easy Open Lids
Patented two piece lid construction means no more struggling to open our jars
2016
Peamutt butter launch
Our first foray into the animal kingdom with the launch of a special peanut butter for dogs. Quickly established as the Nation’s Favourite.
2019
Dallimore Road
After many years of years of growth a much larger Peanut Butter factory is opened on the Dallimore Road site
2024
Extending The Dog Treat Range
Tailwaggingly tasty peanut butter balls for on-the-go fun
2025
The launch of our new website
A new website is launched to the world that’s forward-looking, full of our family’s character, and rooted in the heritage we’re proud of. You are welcome!
