Watch Trebor grow through the twentieth century
1906-1920
1921-1945
1946-1957
1958-1969
1970-1979
1980-1989
1989-
2022-
As the 1900s dawn across East London, four men venture their ambition upon a humble sugar-boiling business. Read more
Young Sydney Marks sets the firm’s sights beyond London. Trebor becomes a name nationwide. Read more
Despite the rigours of rationing, the firm grows fast by staying agile, building new plant and buying other businesses. Read more
A new generation takes over. It invests ambitiously, explores new ways of working and keeps Trebor at the forefront of British sweetmaking. Read more
Trebor now sells over half the mints bought in Britain. But it is becoming harder for a family firm to compete with global competitors. Read more
Once sale becomes inevitable, the family seek to steer the firm into safe hands. They choose Cadbury. Read more
No longer associated with place or people, Trebor today is simply a brand. But it’s still Number One in British mints. Read more