Daregal

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.

History

 * 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

 * 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

 * ISO 9001 - 2000
 * IFS - version 5
 * BRC - version 5
 * Marks & Spencer Field to Fork
 * Biological Production
 * Kosher