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