Farne processing facilities. (Photo Credit: Farne)
Farne Salmon invests GBP 1.2 million in new Scottish plant
(UNITED KINGDOM, 8/8/2013)
Farne Salmon and Trout has invested over GBP 1 million in a new production facility where a range of specially-developed fish meals will be manufactured for the company's largest customer, the British giant supermarket chain, Tesco.
The award-winning smoked salmon and fish processor, Farne Salmon, has generated an extra 32 jobs in its newly opened factory in Duns in the Scottish Borders, making it one of the largest salmon smoking European plants. The premises , opened this week, are producing their ‘Fish in a Flash’ range especially for Tesco supermarket chain.
Craig Walker, Chief Executive of Labeyrie Fine Foods UK, the parent company of Farne Salmon commented: “This is a major investment for our business and is a testament to our strong relationship with our partner Tesco. Over the last thirty years Farne Salmon has grown from strength to strength and now employs over 600 people providing valuable income that goes back into the local community. Our success can be attributed to our people who are passionate about creating high quality, innovative fish products for all our customers.”
The news means a boost for the local economy.
Ashleigh Macfarlane from Tesco said the company was delighted to be working with Farne Salmon on this new range because it allowed them to supply their customers with a high-quality, easy-to-cook, fresh product according to their needs.
For his part, Simon Rose, Business Sector Manager Food Solutions from Macphie of Glenbervie Ltd, who helped find new sauces for the ‘Fish in a Flash’ said, “We were delighted to support both Farne Salmon and Tesco in the development of this exciting range of new products which provided additional jobs supporting the local Scottish economy.”
The company, founded in 1982, is the biggest employer in the private sector with as many as 600 employees.
By Gabriela Raffaele
editorial@seafood.media
www.seafood.media
Information of the company:
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Duns Industrial Estate, Station Rd,
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Duns
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Scotland (TD11 3HS)
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United Kingdom
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Phone:
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+44 1361 883 588
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+44 1361 882 854
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email@farnesalmon.com
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