Marion Darlington started making her delicious homemade goodies from an overplus of eggs at her family farm in Cheshire. Managing to make 100 jars a day on a normal day, she would then sell these around the towns and local villages. Over the years and with growing demand, this small business went from selling door to door, getting picked up at a couple of garden centres, food wholesalers to shipping around the continents.
“Marion is still the ‘Mary Berry’ of recipe creation in the family firm.’’
Mrs Darlington started her homemade business by selling batches of her Lemon Curd, but the business was moving swiftly as only one year after she expanded her range to include Mrs Darlington's Medium Cut Orange Marmalade, Mrs Darlington's Lime Curd and Mrs Darlington's Orange Curd.
Today the business is still a family concern. Darlington’s daughters have their own range of table sauces, pickles and cooking sauces with the same aim - to make delicious products with a homemade taste.
At Springvale Foods we are lucky to stock the vast majority of Mrs Darlington products, including the award-winning Mrs Darlington's Lemon Curd. Unique and legendary family recipe, like sunshine in a jar. A mixture of creamy and delectable, full of flavour but not overly sweet. The lemon flavour is truly accentuating providing a true zingy curd not overpowered by sugar.
“Rejuvenate your morning toast with this classic fruit duo.’’
Mrs Darlington’s Blackberry and Apple Jam is a household staple. Combining the juiciness of purple berries and crisp, crunchy apples it makes for the perfect addition to your pantry. Rich and Sweet in every mouthful. This product is vegan (made from pectin gelling agent) and gluten-free.
Perfectly paired with a slice of cake, toast or even biscuits. At Springvale Foods, we also stock a variety of baked goods brands, including Riverbank Bakery and Pearl’s Cakes.
If something sweet is not for you, Mrs Darlington also produces savoury goodness. Why not try Mrs Darlington's Tangy Tomato Ketchup or Mrs Darlington's Mint Sauce? Mrs Darlington’s products do not include any genetically modified foods and are made in a nut free environment.