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Weston, Shaun. "Robertson's limited edition Paddington Bear Golden Shred marmalade". FoodBev. FoodBev Media. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019 . Retrieved 30 June 2019. Robertsons were way ahead of their time when they decided to use the Gollybadges and merchandisetosupport several other worthwhile causes, these includedThe Viota Scheme (promoting healthy eating and baking) their own brand of organic mincemeat, road safety (the green cross code) promoting recycling with the Ali Jamja badge andthere was even abadge commisioned for HMS Critchton to thank the sailors for their efforts protecting the nation. So one of the greatest ever supporters of charities who stood for healthy eating, recycling, our children's safetywhilst promoting sport and fitness, was finally seen off in the name of racism because his face was the wrong color and people continually mispronounced his name as Golliwog. Robinsons Double Concentrate No Added Sugar Orange Squash 1.75L: Embrace the classic and timeless flavor of oranges with this double concentrate orange squash. Enjoy the refreshing and citrusy taste that will leave you feeling revitalized and satisfied.
NO ADDED SUGAR, NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURS OR FLAVOURS - Our great tasting flavours contain no added sugar and no artificial colours, offering you the perfect choice for you and your family Bowcott, Owen (23 August 2001). "Time runs out for Robertson's golly". The Guardian . Retrieved 13 April 2023. a b McDonald, William. "The Old Jam Factory". Archived from the original on 2013-11-05 . Retrieved 5 August 2012. The earliest mention of Golly is as the hero in books of verse written by Bertha Upton in the 1890's, which were illustrated by her daughter Florence. Both mother and daughter worked together on twelve illustrated books, all featuring Golly as the central character who with his friends the Dutch Dolls had many adventures around the world. In December 2008, Premier Foods announced that it would discontinue jam in the UK under the Robertson brand in 2009. This removed the internal rivalry between two of their products: Hartley's jam and Robertson's jam. The Robertson's label was retained to focus on the marmalades: Golden Shred and Silver Shred. The Hartley's name was concentrated on the jam range. [3] [12]
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Curtains for the jam jar Golly After 91 years Robertson's drops controversial character that was seen as racist symbol". HeraldScotland . Retrieved 2020-09-10.
Robertson's officially retired Golly in 2002. The company had found that Golly was, on the whole, no longer popular with children, although the scheme was still successful and popular with adult collectors. [19] Robertson's always insisted that they did not retire the Golly because of the pressure of political correctness in the 1990s, but simply for commercial reasons. [3] The brand director at Robertson's commented: It is a littleknown fact that the Robertson's badges and memorabiliabecame a great strain onthe companyas nearly all monies raised from sales were donated to the various charities that Robertson's supported. These charities included Cancer Research, Cystic Fibrosis, The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Leukaemia Research and the 2001 Children in need Appeal. In 1981 the loss-making company was bought by Avana Foods, [8] who also closed the Bristol factory, concentrating production in Droylsden. Robinsons Double Concentrate Lemon Squash No Added Sugar 1.75L: Indulge in the zesty and refreshing taste of lemons with this double concentrate lemon squash. Each sip is filled with the vibrant citrus notes that will invigorate your senses and quench your thirst. In 1891 the company built a second English-based factory to meet southern demand, at Droylsden, Manchester, run by James' second son William. [2] [3] In 1900 a third factory was built in Catford in London, run by James' youngest son David (1870–1948). [4] In 1914 a fourth factory was created at Brislington near Bristol.Aspartamine, Acesulfame-k, Alitame, Acesulfame potassium, Ace-K, Neotame, Canderel, Equal, E951, Tropicana Slim, NutraSweet, Sanecta, Sunett, Sweet one, Twin Sweet... and more! In 1903, James Robertson & Sons, Preserve Manufacturers, Limited was incorporated to run the business. Unilever product advertising is mainly through mainstream TV channels. Out of the products advertised so far at least 50% (over 850) of ads have been run on TV, while print media comes second with 496 ads. Unilever also utilizes social media platforms for advertisement. And asto the PC brigade - show any form of proof that Golly was in fact "Golliwog" a perverse racist or that Robertsons acted in any way, in a racist or disreputable manner or used racist terms throughout the century whilst they served the world with lovely jam and a lovable character called Golly.