This event is organised by IFST Eastern Branch
Wilkin and Sons Ltd has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Purveyors of Tiptree Products to His Majesty King Charles III.
Please arrive at reception at 1:30pm. The tour will begin promptly at 2:00pm.
Visit to the extensive fruit farm that provides most of the raw materials for Wilkins Preserves factory. The tour is in a tractor hauled coach. Amoung many interesting features are the state of the art, fruit-picking robots and famous Little Scarlet strawberries.
- You may also choose to attend the Factory Visit from10:30am to 12:30pm. This must be booked separately using this link: Visit to Wilkins of Tiptree Preserves Factory | Institute of Food Science and Technology
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You are welcome to stay for lunch at the Tiptree Tearoom from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. If you would like to join, please note that lunch must be booked separately using this link: IFST Member Lunch at Tiptree Tearoom | Institute of Food Science and Technology Places are limited to 12 guests, and all meals must be pre‑ordered and paid for individually.
What participants will learn about:
Commercial production of fruit for use in preserves.
Target Audience:
IFST Members, friends & family
The site includes a factory shop where the many varieties of Tiptree Preserves can be purchased.
See www.tiptree.com
Booking Deadline: 3 July 2026
Important: IFST encourage people to attend our events but please be mindful and only book if you plan to attend. If you do book and find you cannot attend, then please ensure that you let us know with as much notice as possible. Factory tours and technical visits are organised by business owners on a goodwill basis. It is important to all of us at IFST to maintain that goodwill. Your co-operation in helping us maintain this is greatly appreciated.
Please note: IFST is a registered charity with the mission of ‘recognising and empowering food professionals by promoting excellence in science and its application throughout the food chain’. Each year, we are proud to run many events, including webinars and workshops, which engage with thousands of food professionals worldwide from over 50 countries.