Carretilla ready meals

Carretilla is a prominent Spanish food brand with a history dating back to 1875 when it began as a canning business. Originally focused on high-quality vegetables from the fertile Ebro river valley, specifically asparagus, it has evolved into a leader in the ready-to-eat ambient meal segment in Spain.

The brand is primarily manufactured in Spain, with its main operations centered in Villafranca, Navarre. The facility is equipped with specialized technology to produce shelf-stable ambient meals without the need for preservatives.

Since 2004, the brand has been under the ownership of Grupo Alimentario GVC, which was formed through the merger of General de Confitería and the ready-meal division. The brand has maintained a strong cultural identity as a staple of Spanish household pantries, expanding its portfolio from canned vegetables to a wide variety of tapas, pastas, and rice dishes.