The right way to eat Marmite on toast: hot toast, real butter on first so it melts, then a thin scrape, not a thick layer. The commonest mistake is using too much, which is why most people who think they hate it have never had it done properly.
Marmite Articles
Explore our collection of articles about Marmite, Britain's most divisive spread.
Will Marmite still be British? The McCormick takeover of Unilever Foods, explained
In March 2026 McCormick agreed to acquire Unilever's foods business, including Marmite, in a deal expected to close mid-2027. What the agreement means for the brand's British identity, the Burton-on-Trent factory, and whether the jar in your cupboard is about to change ownership.
Marmite in British popular culture: the verb, the meme, and the brand-name shorthand
How Marmite stopped being just a spread and became British shorthand for anything divisive. From the 1996 "love it or hate it" campaign to political journalism, food writing, and the rise of "very Marmite" as a verb in everyday speech.
An Australian satirical paper says Marmite is better than Vegemite
In a delicious act of cultural treachery, The Betoota Advocate published a satirical piece claiming an Australian prefers Marmite over Vegemite.
A Marlborough boutique has painted itself in Marmite stripes
In historic Marlborough, Wiltshire, a boutique owner painted their Grade II-listed building with bold Marmite-inspired stripes, dividing local opinion.
Marmite sausages: how a Shropshire butcher built an award-winning banger around the yeast extract
Morgan's Country Butchers in Newport, Shropshire, won two national awards for their Marmite sausage. A look at the recipe, why it works, and the wider story of Marmite as a charcuterie ingredient in British meat production.
A Marmite glaze for roast vegetables
For those who appreciate distinctive flavour, Marmite offers an unexpected yet delightful addition to roasted vegetables as a savoury glaze.
Marmite popcorn: the Joe & Seph's bag, what it tastes like, and how to make a better version at home
Joe & Seph's licensed Marmite popcorn launched in 2017 and is still the best factory-made Marmite snack on UK shelves. A look at how it stacks up against the homemade version, and a recipe for the stovetop version that beats the bag.
Marmite went to war, and the B vitamins came with it
During both World Wars, Marmite played a vital role in maintaining nutrition for British troops and civilians during rationing.
Why a teaspoon of Marmite makes everything taste better: the umami multiplier
There is a real reason a teaspoon of Marmite turns a flat stew into something with depth. It is umami synergy, discovered in 1957: glutamates and certain nucleotides multiply each other rather than add. Marmite is pure glutamate looking for a partner.
