1983
Parkam Chilled Foods was founded. The company specialised in Chicken logs for slicing & breaded products
1992
£1m investment in new green field manufacturing site
1997
Spencer and Rae factory acquisition to further increase capacity
1999
Purchased Lincs Turkeys (75% owned by Parkam Group). Organics Farmers & Growers accredited. One of first UK Turkey companies to be awarded Quality British Turkey Mark.
2001
Parkam Chilled Foods formed to supply retail, with separate dedicated wholesale business called Spencer and Rae
2002
Purchased Trophy Foods (25% owned by Parkam Group). Introduction of ham to product range
2002
Purchased Tranfoods (75% owned by Parkam Group). Strengthened retail prepack business, and introduced beef, pork and lamb to the product range
2003/04
Further £3m investment at main Parkam Chilled Foods site consolidating into one factory
2003
Lincs developed a free-range farm for Waitrose. This is the only one of its kind in the UK. Plus a £300k investment in the factory.
2004
Refurbishment investment programme at Spencer & Rae factory
2004
New £800k farm bought to increase capacity at Lincs Turkeys site
2004
To cater for increased capacity, Tranfoods purchase adjacent site to existing factory
2005/2006
Period of consolidation following all the investment activity 2003/2004, in readiness for new growth
2006
Project Fresh Approach. A scheme to improve working practices across the business and prepare the business for the future.
2007
Parkam Food Group increase ownership of Trophy Foods (50.1% owned by Parkam Group)
2009
Purchased Freshway Chilled Foods
2010
Sold Lincs Turkeys