Gollyis probably best known in England, appearing during the 1920s In the form of pin badges as the advertising logo for the Robertson's Jam &preserves company. The badges became so popularthatother items of Golly advertising merchandise became available and each year bought new items to add to you collection.

We are retiring Golly because we found families with kids no longer necessarily knew about him. We are not bowing to political correctness, but like with any great brand we have to move with the times. [20] Sponsorship [ edit ] Bowcott, Owen (23 August 2001). "Time runs out for Robertson's golly". The Guardian . Retrieved 13 April 2023. In the 1970s, Robertsons sponsored Clare Francis in her entry with her Ohlson 38 yacht Robertson's Golly in the Observer Singlehanded Transatlantic Race, in which she finished thirteenth overall and set a new women's single-handed transatlantic record. [21] World of Roald Dahl [ edit ]Lam, Charlotte (2 December 2016). " 'Golliwog' collector slams decision to pull doll". Central Telegraph. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020 . Retrieved 19 September 2020. So one of the greatest ever supporters of charities who stood for healthy eating, recycling, our children's safetywhilst promoting sport and fitness, was finally seen off in the name of racism because his face was the wrong color and people continually mispronounced his name as Golliwog. Unilever product advertising is mainly through mainstream TV channels. Out of the products advertised so far at least 50% (over 850) of ads have been run on TV, while print media comes second with 496 ads. Unilever also utilizes social media platforms for advertisement. And asto the PC brigade - show any form of proof that Golly was in fact "Golliwog" a perverse racist or that Robertsons acted in any way, in a racist or disreputable manner or used racist terms throughout the century whilst they served the world with lovely jam and a lovable character called Golly. NO ADDED SUGAR, NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURS OR FLAVOURS - Our great tasting flavours contain no added sugar and no artificial colours, offering you the perfect choice for you and your family

Robinsons Orange & Pineapple Concentrate Double No Added Sugar 1.75L: Experience the perfect balance of tangy oranges and tropical pineapples in this delightful squash. With the double concentration, you can enjoy an intense burst of fruity flavor in every sip. The earliest mention of Golly is as the hero in books of verse written by Bertha Upton in the 1890's, which were illustrated by her daughter Florence. Both mother and daughter worked together on twelve illustrated books, all featuring Golly as the central character who with his friends the Dutch Dolls had many adventures around the world.At about the same time a range of 11 footballer and 12 musician Golly figures were produced in plaster, standing about 2.5" high. [15] Here Comes Golly". Biblio.co.uk. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017 . Retrieved 12 March 2019. Be interesting to see how many food and drink items we can currently find/buy which are both Sugar Free AND Aspartame free, and to create a list here so we can all add to it, and refer to it. Robertson's officially retired Golly in 2002. The company had found that Golly was, on the whole, no longer popular with children, although the scheme was still successful and popular with adult collectors. [19] Robertson's always insisted that they did not retire the Golly because of the pressure of political correctness in the 1990s, but simply for commercial reasons. [3] The brand director at Robertson's commented:

Curtains for the jam jar Golly After 91 years Robertson's drops controversial character that was seen as racist symbol". HeraldScotland . Retrieved 2020-09-10. Pilgrim, David (2000). "The Golliwog Caricature". Ferris State University . Retrieved 23 October 2018. In 1859 he started in business in his own right as an independent grocer at 86 Causeyside Street, Paisley. In 1864 Robertson bought a barrel of Seville oranges, which are known for their bitter taste. They did not sell well. Not wanting to see her husband waste money, Mrs Robertson made a sweet tasting marmalade, which they perfected in 1874. They rented factory space at Thrushgrove and the resultant clear and tangy marmalade was branded as "Golden Shred"; it became a commercial success. In 1880 Robertson bought land at Stevenson Street in Paisley and built a three-storey, custom-made marmalade factory. The couple had developed a method to remove the bitterness of the orange, while retaining what Robertson called "the highly tonic value of the fruit". It is asserted that this same process is used in the present day to give Robertson's preserves a distinct flavour. [2] [ self-published source] Jam and mincemeat were soon added to the range.

Robinsons Double Concentrate Lemon Squash No Added Sugar 1.75L: Indulge in the zesty and refreshing taste of lemons with this double concentrate lemon squash. Each sip is filled with the vibrant citrus notes that will invigorate your senses and quench your thirst. With 70 servings in every bottle, the Robinsons Double Strength No Added Sugar Squash Bundle is a great value for your money. Simply dilute 1 part squash with 9 parts water to create a refreshing and flavorful drink. If serving to toddlers, you can dilute it further to suit their taste preferences. a b c d e f g h "Robertsons Jam to disappear". The Daily Telegraph. 7 December 2008. Archived from the original on 13 June 2012 . Retrieved 5 August 2012.