DARÉGAL is a French company producing culinary herbs. In 1887 Amand Darbonne founded the bases for DARÉGAL in Milly-la-Forêt, the birthplace of aromatic and medicinal plants. This forerunner capitalized on the region's know-how, setting out to cultivate medicinal plants.

Darégal S.A.
Company typeS.A.
IndustryFood processing
Founded1887
HeadquartersMilly-la-Forêt
Key people
Luc DARBONNE
Productsfrozen food
Websitewww.daregal.com

History

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  • 1887: Amand Darbonne set up in Milly-la-Forêt (France) to cultivate medicinal plants.
  • 1899: The first industrial open-air dryer was built for medicinal plants and infusions.
  • 1920: André Darbonne, 2nd generation, created the medicinal plant trade association in France.
  • 1954: Marc Darbonne, 3rd generation, launched dehydrated aromatic plants.
  • 1966: The largest continuous dehydration oven of the time was built.
  • 1976: Luc Darbonne, 4th generation, created IQF Frozen Aromatic Herbs.
  • 1993: A production unit was opened in Turlock, California: SUPHERB FARMS.
  • 2001: Gyma's frozen seasonings business was acquired.
  • 2009: A production unit was opened in Santaella, Spain.

Technology

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  • INDIVIDUALLY QUICK FROZEN HERBS
  • INDIVIDUALLY QUICK FROZEN ORGANIC HERBS
  • DEHYDRATED HERBS
  • BITEMPERATURE AROMATIC HERBS
  • PUMPABLE AROMATIC HERBS
  • NATURAL EXTRACTS
  • FROZEN HERB PASTES
  • FRESH DRY PLUS (FD+)

Certifications

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