The terms 'Epicure' and 'Epicurean' are derived from the Greek philosopher Epicurus (341-270 BC), who believed that "the greatest good is pleasure".  The current dictionary definition is a little less hedonistic, describing an Epicure as 'A person who cultivates a discriminating palate for good food and drink'.

The Epicure brand was registered in 1891 by Petty, Wood & Company and quickly built a reputation for quality pickled and preserved foods. Epicure continued to innovate by importing exotic canned fruits and vegetables previously unseen in this corner of the world. 

Today’s grocery market has changed significantly since our early days, but we continue to innovate through selection of the best produce and recipes and our principle of ‘quality without compromise’ still holds just as true today.