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Company history

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

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ISO9001-2000 Quality Management System
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Organic Farmers and Growers Certification CLAS Microbiology Accreditation Kosher Certification Logo National Britannia Certification Limited


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