Since starting business in 1982 Farne has come a long
way. Below is a summary of major events in the life of Farne.
| 2008 |
Supermeat & Fish Awards Finalist for Best Fish - Sweet chilli fillets and
Best Organic - Organic Irish |
| The Grocer Finalist for Sweet Chilli fillets - best new product
|
| 2007 |
NPD department received a Tesco Value Award for outstanding Innovation in June 2007 |
| 2006
| Group renamed Alfesca |
| Food from Britain Export Awards |
| Winner of FFB UK Food and Drink Exporter of the year |
| Winner of FFB Chilled Food Exporter of the year |
| Winner FFB of Private Label Exporter of the year |
| Winner FFB of the Scottish Exporter of the year |
| 2005
| 1 of the 4 finalists for the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards in the Seafood category |
| Winner of Supplier innovation award by Tesco |
| 2004
|
Acquisition by Groupe Labeyrie, European specialist
in premium foods including Smoked Salmon, Duck, spreads and blinis. |
| SuperMeat Awards “Best salmon product of
the year” for Tesco Traditionally Smoked salmon 150g |
| UK Seafood Exporter of the Year (Food from Britain
Award). |
| Acquisition of Groupe Labeyrie by SIF. |
| 2003 |
UK Frozen and Chilled Exporter of the Year (Food from Britain Award). |
| 1998 |
Opening of £7m smoked salmon factory. |
| 1996 |
Opening of Added Value Factory and start of “convenience”
foods with salmon based appetisers and various finger foods. |
| 1984 |
Export to Europe starts |
| 1983 |
First UK retailer on board |
| 1982 |
Farne starts trading with a staff
of 6 |