Santa Maria Spices and Tex-Mex Products

Santa Maria is a leading brand in the Nordic region and across Europe, specializing in spices, seasonings, and Tex-Mex food products. The company's history dates back to 1911 when it started as a small spice shop called Nordfalks in Gothenburg, Sweden. Over the decades, it evolved from a local merchant into a major international food brand, eventually adopting the name Santa Maria in 2001 to reflect its focus on international flavors.

Today, Santa Maria is a key part of the Paulig Group, a Finnish family-owned food and beverage company. While the brand originated in Sweden, its manufacturing is spread across several specialized facilities. It operates major production sites in Mölndal and Landskrona, Sweden, as well as significant facilities in Estonia and the United Kingdom to serve the global market.

As part of Paulig, the brand emphasizes sustainability and authentic flavor profiles, ranging from traditional Swedish spices to a comprehensive range of tortillas, salsas, and meal kits. The ultimate ownership remains with the Paulig family via Paulig Ltd, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, ensuring the brand maintains its Nordic heritage while expanding its footprint across more than 30 countries.