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Popular food sold at UK shops axed after 177 years as petition launched to save it
AB World Foods said it stopped making the Victorian-era spread, but early talks with third parties could bring the brand back after fan backlash.
- After 177 years, AB World Foods confirmed it stopped production of Patum Peperium, but the company is now exploring options to keep the brand alive following public outcry.
- Created in 1828 by English grocer John Osborn, this traditional Victorian-era spread was marketed at the 1849 Paris Food Show as a quintessentially English delicacy.
- Fans launched a petition titled 'Reverse the decision to discontinue The Gentleman's Relish,' with signatories urging owners to 'Let's preserve this unique element of our culinary heritage.'
- An AB World Foods spokesman said the company is 'pleased to say that we are at the early stages of exploring options' with third parties interested in taking the brand forward.
- The spread remains a staple British food, with notable fans including celebrity chef Nigella Lawson and James Bond author Ian Fleming, cementing its cultural legacy.
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