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 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.