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From Aberlour to Harrods

While some manufacturers began to cut corners by using margarine instead of butter, Joseph believed that people still appreciated the care that went into making a superior product like Walkers shortbread. And he was right. That's why, even after Joseph Walker died in 1954, his sons continued to use his original recipe.

Demand grew, and so did the business. By 1961, all three of James' children - Joseph, James and Marjorie - had joined the business, making the third generation of Walkers working for the family firm.

The workforce was now almost one hundred, and Walkers had a fleet of 14 vans as well as shops in Grantown and Elgin.

Local grocers began stocking Walkers products, and the family had to invest in bakery machinery to help them meet demand.

Naturally, they baked to the same high standards - simply on a larger scale. Soon their shortbread was on the shelves of Britain's finest stores.

Two girls working at Walkers bakery Fleet of delivery vans at Walkers bakery

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