Taylors of Harrogate gets its chocolate fix with new Mars group deal

FAMOUS tea and coffee makers Taylors of Harrogate, the firm behind the prolific Yorkshire Tea brand, have entered into an agreement with Mars Drinks.

Mars Drinks is a workplace-dedicated drinks provider under the Mars umbrella, which also owns brands Bounty, Galaxy, Twix and Maltesers.

The division has entered an agreement with Taylors of Harrogate, to bring the Taylors premium coffee and tea varieties to offices throughout the United Kingdom.

Taylors Yorkshire Tea and Rich Italian coffee will become part of Mars Drinks’ workplace beverage portfolio.

Yorkshire family business Taylors of Harrogate has existed since 1886.
Yorkshire Tea uses Assam and African teas whilst Taylors Rich Italian coffee is a refined coffee roast that delivers Brazilian beans and beans from Africa and Central America, sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms.

Hossam Ashraf, general manager, Mars Drinks UK said: “Mars Drinks and Taylors of Harrogate are both family-owned businesses committed to quality. That’s why we’re proud to include Taylors of Harrogate’s premium tea and coffee in our drinks portfolio.

“By adding these national favourites to our offering, we’re able provide our customers with more choices throughout the workday including these well-known brands they love and recognise.”

Matthew Huffer, sales director, Taylors of Harrogate said: “We are delighted with this opportunity to extend our retail brands into the workplace, offering the same recipes our customers love in a convenient single-serve format.

“Partnering with Mars helps raise our brand awareness and encourages more people to try Taylors products. Having enjoyed our drinks at work we are hoping that they pop our tea and coffee into their shopping basket too.”