JG Ross is a chain of bakeries based in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.
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As of February 2020, the business has 19 outlets. The most northerly is in Forres, the most southerly is in Dundee, and the furthest west is in Braemar.[1]
History
editThe business was started in 1962 when J George Ross and his wife took over a bakery in Premnay.[2] To allow for continued expansion, the business acquired a disused facility in Port Elphinstone, Inverurie in 1974 and subsequently relocated.[3]
Products
editJG Ross sells its products in its own stores and packaged in supermarkets and other shops.[4][5] The company is known for its butteries and macaroni pies.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ Adesilu, Sheena (6 February 2020). "JG Ross takes on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans". British Baker. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ Ferguson, Laura (4 August 2018). "Founder of north-east bakery publishes biography". Evening Express. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "JG Ross advert". Evening Express. 15 May 1997. p. 61. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ Cronin, Éilis (13 November 2020). "Spar expands food-to-go offering in Scotland". Talking Retail. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ Askel, Erikka (13 November 2015). "Supermarket boost for north-east bakeries". Press and Journal. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ Milne, Grant (15 January 2020). "Macaroni pie secures World Championship title". Grampian Online. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ Davidson, Peter (10 May 2016). "North-east bakery wins award for Best Buttery in Scotland". Evening Express. Retrieved 16 April 2021.