by French & Jupps
As an accomplished leader, Annabelle brings a wealth of global experience and specialised expertise from her career in the beer industry with SABMiller and AB InBev and more recently with Unilever where she focussed on climate and nature related initiatives. Grounded in her financial background, Annabelle has extensive leadership, commercial and operational experience positioning her perfectly to lead French & Jupps into a new chapter.
Honouring Tradition, Defining The Future
Established in 1689, French & Jupps is renowned for its handcrafted specialty roasted malts and crystal malts, supplying brewers and food manufacturers across the UK and internationally from its historic facility in Stanstead Abbotts.
Annabelle Degroot succeeds Paul King, who steps down after successfully steering the company through a period of growth and development since 2020.
Chairman, David Jupp, will continue in his role, providing continuity and guidance alongside the new Managing Director, Annabelle Degroot, continuing the legacy of the Jupp family at French & Jupps, commented on the transition:
“I want to extend our deepest gratitude to Paul King for his exceptional work and dedication to French & Jupps over the last five years. He has been a prudent guardian of the company’s heritage whilst driving growth and development in the business. We wish him the very best as he takes a step back, and are delighted to welcome Annabelle Degroot as our new Managing Director. We are excited for the energy and vision she will bring to the company for the years ahead.”
David Jupp, Chairman, French & Jupps
About French & Jupps Maltings
Established in 1689, French & Jupps is Great Britain’s oldest maltster. Based in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, the company specialises in the production of highest-quality specialty roasted and fine crystal malts, supplying the brewing, distilling, and food industries worldwide.
We are thrilled to announce that French & Jupps, the roasted malt specialists, will be exhibiting at BeerX 2026, the UK’s biggest beer and brewing event.
We are delighted to share the dates for our upcoming tours in 2026, offering local residents of Stanstead Abbotts the opportunity to step inside our historic maltings.
Inspired by a modern Christmas classic and Buddy the Elf’s favourite food groups, this 7% ABV seasonal stout, announced on International Stout Day, is a decadent pastry brew packed with all the festive joy you could wish for!
To learn about the journey from field to glass and more detailed explanation of the malting process click below.
Proudly delivering outstanding quality and services for centuries to come.
We pride ourselves in:
Producing the finest quality speciality malts
Providing an inspiring environment for businesses to develop and grow
Supporting the community and local youth programmes
Family owned and driven by core family values.
We are: One team, supportive, honest, respectful and care greatly about our community, local talented youth and the environment.
French & Jupps Ltd, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8HG
