This event is organised by IFST Eastern Branch and is open to all IFST Members
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 the main factory reception at 10:00am. The tour will begin promptly at 10:30am.
The Wilkin family have been farming at Tiptree, Essex, since 1757, and making quality preserves and spreads there since 1885. They grow a wide range of traditional English fruits and use them to make conserves, condiments, and other treats in their factory.
The visit will include all parts of the manufacture and packaging and include a visit to their Christmas Pudding factory!
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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. -
You may also choose to attend the Farm Visit from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This must also be booked separately using this link: Visit to Tiptree Fruit Farm | Institute of Food Science and Technology
What participants will learn about:
How a modern preserves factory operates.
Target Audience:
IFST Members
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.