JG Ross

JG Ross is a chain of bakeries based in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.

JG Ross outlet in the University of Aberdeen campus

As of February 2020, the business has 19 outlets. The most northerly is in Forres, the most southerly is in Dundee, and the furthest west is in Braemar.[1]

History

The business was started in 1962 when J George Ross and his wife took over a bakery in Premnay.[2] To allow for continued expansion, the business acquired a disused facility in Port Elphinstone, Inverurie in 1974 and subsequently relocated.[3]

Products

JG Ross sells its products in its own stores and packaged in supermarkets and other shops.[4][5] The company is known for its butteries and macaroni pies.[6][7]

References
  1. Adesilu, Sheena (6 February 2020). "JG Ross takes on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans". British Baker. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  2. Ferguson, Laura (4 August 2018). "Founder of north-east bakery publishes biography". Evening Express. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  3. "JG Ross advert". Evening Express. 15 May 1997. p. 61. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  4. Cronin, Éilis (13 November 2020). "Spar expands food-to-go offering in Scotland". Talking Retail. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  5. Askel, Erikka (13 November 2015). "Supermarket boost for north-east bakeries". Press and Journal. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  6. Milne, Grant (15 January 2020). "Macaroni pie secures World Championship title". Grampian Online. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  7. Davidson, Peter (10 May 2016). "North-east bakery wins award for Best Buttery in Scotland". Evening Express. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
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