In October 2023, Brian celebrated his 20 year service with us!

He is a valued member of the team and we appreciate all his hard work over the years

In 2021 we opened our onsite butchery giving us the flexibility to experiment with new recipe ideas, monitor production and keep up with demand. The introduction of a dry ager is another exciting new addition.

In 2020 we held our second trade show. The business-to-business event at The Cairndale Hotel on February 26 was to highlight Thomsons’ product range to current and potential customers. More than 50 suppliers, including over 20 local and Scottish businesses – one from as far as Orkney – took part, showcasing a wide range of products, from compostable coffee cups, to cakes, cheese, eggs, hotdogs, noodles and ice cream.

In 2018, for the first time, Thomsons hosted trade fair showcasing ranges and services to existing and potential new customers which attracted over 250 people. This event was a first for Dumfries and we continue to hold the event every two years.

In 2018 we received the “Outstanding Small Business Award” from The Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce.

Keen to keep the business in the family, he took on his son-in-law Michael Watt in 2002. Michael introduced computer technology and redeveloped the company’s base but, with no space to further expand, the decision was made to relocate to much larger premises in Dumfries.