However you look at it, we've come a very long way

1864 was quite a year.

In America, Abraham Lincoln was re-elected for his second term as President and Jesse James was at the height of his notoriety while here at home, the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the all-new Charing Cross Station opened to the public.

But for us, the highlight of the year was the launch of a small drysalting business in Philpot Lane, London by one Alfred Thomas Thew. Over the subsequent century and a half, Alfred's business moved through generations of family ownership, constantly evolving its offer to meet the changing needs of customers in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Needless to say, we're immensely proud of our history and strive to maintain and build on the traditions of service and innovation that have been at the heart of the Thew Arnott business since those early days.

Here's just a few of the key milestones we've passed along the way.