For many Australians, Bickford’s is a brand that’s just always been around — the signature glass bottle of cordial brought out on a hot summer’s day as the perfect thirst quencher. But behind the home-grown company is 150 years of history, starting inside the walls of an apothecary in Adelaide before evolving into one of Australia’s most popular non-alcoholic beverage brands employing more than 250 people across the country.
Ann’s time to shine William was only 35 years old when he died from pneumonia on September 11, 1850. Ann took over the company, spearheading its growth and evolution into the iconic beverage brand Australia knows today. Working alongside her children, the company became A M Bickford & Sons in 1874. That same year, the business acquired an aerated water and cordial factory on Waymouth St. Being a female figurehead of a successful company was impressive at the time, Illman said.
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