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Since starting business in 1982 Farne has come a long way. Below is a summary of major events in the life of Farne.
| 1982 |
Farne starts trading with a staff of 6 |
| 1983 |
First UK retailer on board |
| 1984 |
Export to Europe starts |
| 80s - early 90s |
Significant sales growth through increased popularity of salmon. |
| 1996 |
Opening of Added Value Factory and start of “convenience” foods with salmon based appetisers and various finger foods. |
| 1998 |
Opening of £7m smoked salmon factory. |
| 2000/01 |
Change in management accompanied by a new strategy to build partnerships with our core clients. |
| 2003 |
UK Frozen and Chilled Exporter of the Year (Food from Britain Award). |
| 2004
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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. | |
| 2005
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Nominated for Borders New Ways Export Award |
| Nominated for Food From Britain Exporter of the Year Award | |
| 1 of the 4 finalists for the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards in the Seafood category | |
| Winner of Supplier innovation award by Tesco | |
| 2006
| Group renamed Alfesca |
| New General Manager appointed |
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