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

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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]

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References

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  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.
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  5. Askel, Erikka (13 November 2015). "Supermarket boost for north-east bakeries". Press and Journal. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
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