All Brands Owned by Burton's Biscuit Company

What does Burton's Biscuit Company own?
Burton's Biscuit Company operates within FBC UK, which owns Maryland Cookies, Fox's Chocolatey, Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels, Party Rings, and Viennese Whirls. The group also manages Nonni's Bakery, a US-based biscotti business, and serves as the UK distribution agent for Royal Dansk butter cookies and NERDS Gummy Clusters. The combined brand portfolio makes FBC UK the second-largest sweet biscuit manufacturer in the UK.

Is Burton's Biscuit Company publicly traded?
No, Burton's Biscuit Company is not publicly traded. It operates as part of FBC UK, a private company owned by the Ferrero family through Belgian holding company CTH Invest. Ferrero SpA is a privately held, family-owned Italian company based in Alba, Piedmont, and does not trade on any stock exchange.

Who founded Burton's Biscuit Company?
Burton's Biscuit Company was founded in 1935 by Joseph Burton, continuing the biscuit-making tradition started by his grandfather George Burton in Blackpool, Lancashire, in the 19th century. The company has changed ownership multiple times, passing through Associated British Foods, Hicks Muse Tate & Furst, Duke Street Capital, Apollo Global Management, and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan before being acquired by Ferrero in 2021.

Where is Burton's Biscuit Company headquartered?
FBC UK is headquartered in the United Kingdom. The group operates seven production sites across the UK: Batley, Blackpool, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Livingston, Llantarnam, and Uttoxeter. These facilities employ over 3,800 people in manufacturing, engineering, technical, and commercial roles.

What is Burton's Biscuit Company's revenue?
FBC UK reported consolidated revenue of £695 million for the year ending August 31, 2025, up 9% from £638 million the prior year. Operating profit rose to £31.2 million from £11.5 million, and pre-tax profit reached £14.3 million after a £6.4 million loss in the prior year. European sales grew 57.3% to £68 million.

Who owns Burton's Biscuit Company?
Burton's Biscuit Company is owned by the Ferrero family through CTH Invest, a Belgian holding company. Giovanni Ferrero, head of the Ferrero group, controls the ownership. Ferrero acquired Burton's in June 2021 and merged it with Fox's Biscuits, which it had acquired in 2020, to form FBC UK in early 2022.

What sustainability initiatives does Burton's Biscuit Company have?
FBC UK completed its first company-wide carbon footprint assessment in FY2025 and received validation of its climate targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The group is investigating replacing gas-fired ovens with electric alternatives, which could reduce emissions by up to 12,000 tons CO2e annually. FBC UK is also working on packaging waste reduction and increased recyclability across its product lines.

What is FBC UK's market share?
FBC UK holds a 13.0% share of the UK branded sweet biscuit market as of FY2025, up from 12.5% the prior year. This makes it the second-largest sweet biscuit manufacturer in the UK. The group was the only major player to grow both value (up 10%) and volume (up 6%) in a market that saw overall volume decline of 6%.