British Soya Products
of Standon near Ware, Herts.
1933 'The inhabitants of Standon are undoubtedly glad to see their Mills, which have been idle for more than four years, once again working. The Mills have been acquired by the British Soya Products Company, a firm who are introducing what is practically a new industry into this country. Mr. Tussaud, the company's chief chemist, has evolved a method of preserving the flour, made in these mills, to that it will keep for two years or more. The Soya bean is the product dealt with. This bean, a native of Manchuria, and now grown in Australia, the United States of America. Africa and many other countries, forms one of the staple foods of the Chinese. It is largely used for its oil and forms one of the chief fats used in the manufacture of soap and paints, while as a green food it is very useful for rattle.'[1]
1993 Employing 70 persons. Acquired by Spillers Premier Products.[2]