The Company The history
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04 Jul 2011
In 1921, Emilio Besana and his brother Vincenzo, founded "Emilio Besana & Co." - which after 80 years has become the "Besana Group". Dedication to the product allowed the company in a short period to become a major force within the market place. In the 30s the Besana brothers entered: America and Far East allowing the company to expand globally.
A new plant was built in San Gennaro Vesuviano, which is still currently the site of Besana. Throughout its history Besana has invested in the most up to date equipment, reflecting its pre-eminent position. As a consequence the Besana Group has always been a major employer within the Campania region. From the 1920’s to the 1960’s, Besana Group expanded it’s product range. Initially with almonds from Puglia and Sicily region (Italy) and in the early 60’s with Brazil nuts, Pecan nuts, dried fruit, seeds, pistachios, pine kernels, Macadamia nuts and finally the snack lines.
From the 1970’s the company’s market share continued to strengthen both nationally and internationally.
1989: Besana U.K. Limited opens - to introduce processed products to U.K. (multiples) and Northern Europe (multiples and processing sector)
1988: partnership with Uno Moc, an organisation for both fresh and processed products
2000: partnership with "Almaverde Bio", a consortium for the promotion, production and sale of organic produce.
2002: partnership with Mediterranean Fruit Company (M.F.C), a consortium promoting the of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector outside the Italian market.
2003: partnership with "Made in Blu Trading", a consortium promoting Italian high quality produce outside the Italian market.
