Our Journey
Fikkerts Limited is a family business, established in 1903. It was originally known as the Chemists and Allied Trades Packing company and specialised in herbal remedies made from botanical ingredients and essential oils, for example; Cherry Slumber Tea, Neoclenz Herbal Laxative and Nutona. They were also very well known for their aptly named, BarkOff (a cough mixture), Thermo-Rub (for aches and pains) and Inferno, a warming balm.
1910
Everard Carter was the original founder of the business which was based in Frizinghall just outside Bradford, Yorkshire. (Pictured here with wife Janet and daughter Marjorie.)
1928
Everard’s nephew, Norman Carter, started to help his uncle develop the business, taking over the reins when his uncle retired and re-naming the company Carter brothers. (Norman Carter)
1935
Following the establishment of free health care in England, there was a decline in the demand for herbal medicines. Carter brothers had to look for new opportunities to grow their business. (Original premises in Frizinghall)
1950
Norman’s daughter Joan joined the business, along with her Dutch husband, Dirk Fikkert and his second son-in-law Barry Taylor. (Norman, Dirk and Barry).
1968
The company began to diversify into bath, body and skin care products. When Norman retired, Dirk Fikkert, became MD and the business was eventually renamed Fikkerts Limited. (The first Fruits of Nature Range with hand-glued labels)
Present day
Today, the business is in the safe hands of Richard Fikkert (Everard's great nephew) and his wife, Julia. (their two daughters learning their craft for a future generation of Fikkerts customers)
Customers say...
I think I have found my favourite hand cream manufacturers, I have a small obsession and buy new hand cream everywhere I go, I found their kitchen garden range at an historical house and haven’t found better anywhere. I’ve now tried several hand creams from Fikkerts and my favourite is the Botanical- its swiftly absorbed, no greasy residue, smells amazing and leaves my hands so soft. I highly recommend."
Just bought the Amber bath foam and essence. Unbelievably good. The smell is amazing. In love with these products.“
I have just purchased the Rose foam bath from a local gift shop and it is gorgeous. The smell is amazing- highly recommend.“
Just ordered all Fruits of Nature fragrances . Love, love, love the subtleness of their products. This is my first time to comment on any of my product purchases.”
We bought the Amber hand soap and lotion from the shop at Fountains Abbey & its gorgeous."
Makes the house smell like spring. Such a lovely and natural fragrance."
Recently bought a bottle of bath Essence from the Blists Hill Victorian town museum. Fantastic. Even better you have used a glass bottle."
GET SANDAL READY FOR SUMMER
Summer is on its way, which can only mean one thing - socks off and toes out.
Treat yourself to some foot pampering with our Fikkerts herbal footcare products.
IN SEARCH OF AMBIENCE
Discover the third dimension in home decor. Modern or eclectic, bold or neutral, the personality of a room can be transformed with a hint of fragrance, candle or room diffuser. Have fun playing with moods around your home and experience the uplifting effect of fragrance.
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FATHER'S DAY
One day in the year when our men folk can leave the ironing, cleaning and washing to someone else! From beard oil to foam bath we have treats that will make Father’s Day 2023 special.
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