Well-known brands that have been sold include the Branston range of pickles and sauces, Robertson's jam and Sarson's vinegar.

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Both it and the Haywards business date back more than 100 years, with Sarson's created in 1794 by Thomas Sarson.

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It was ordered to sell its factory near Lichfield in Staffordshire by competition authorities following its purchase of Sarson's and Haywards.

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