[citation needed] Since early 2008, the Batchelors name has also been applied to Premier Foods' condensed soup range, previously sold as Campbell's.
William discovered a way to can vegetables such as processed peas and formed Batchelors Foods in 1895.
It was the largest canning plant in Britain, covering 12 acres including playing fields & speaker radios for staff.
[5] Unilever retained ownership of the Cup-a-Soup brand in America and Australia, rebranding it under Lipton and Continental respectively.
In 2006, Campbell's soup withdrew from the UK market, and sold its assets, including Batchelors, to Premier Foods.