Allen’s Hatchery (the predecessor to Allen Harim) was founded in Seaford, Del.
1919Relocated to 126 N. Shipley Street in Seaford, Del., which would serve as the company’s headquarters until 2018.
1935Purchased first processing plant, in Cordova, Md.
1971Acquired first feed mill.
1981Began selling first Allen branded products
1984Purchased processing plant in Harbeson, Del., and hatchery in Dagsboro, Del., from Cargill
1988Purchased processing plant and hatchery in Hurlock, Md., from ConAgra.
1993Major renovation to modernize and update Harbeson (tray pack, capacity expansion)
2003Opened “state-of-the-art” feed mill in Seaford, DE
2009Became the first poultry company to be accredited to the SQF 2000, Level 3 system
2010Established “Nature’s Sensation” brand
2010Purchased by Harim Group
2011Purchased former Vlasic Pickle Plant just outside of Millsboro, De.
2014Rebranded the company as Allen Harim with a new visual identity.
2014Transitioned to No Antibiotic Ever chicken
2015$30 million Harbeson expansion complete, including upgraded wastewater treatment plant
2016Transitioned to 100% Vegetarian Fed – no animal by product
2016Opened 6-acre solar facility adjacent to our Harbeson, Del., plant
2017Broke ground on new $22 million hatchery in Dagsboro, Del.
2017Created Allen Harim Legacy Scholarship
2017Moved into new corporate headquarters on Pinnacle Way in Millsboro in August 2018
2018Remodeled Dagsboro Hatchery Reopened
2019Remodeled Harbeson Plant along with Equipment Upgrades
2021