Santa Maria Pommes Friteskrydda

Santa Maria is a household name in Northern Europe, particularly known for its extensive range of spices and Tex-Mex products. The brand originated in Sweden as a small tea and spice shop in Gothenburg called Nordfalks, founded in 1911. Over the decades, it evolved into Santa Maria and became a dominant force in the spice market across the Nordic and Baltic regions. While the brand remains deeply rooted in Swedish culinary culture, much of its seasoning production and packaging now takes place in specialized facilities in Estonia, which serves as a central hub for their European distribution. Since 2010, the brand has been under the ownership of the Paulig Group, a Finnish family-owned international food and beverage company. This acquisition integrated Santa Maria into a larger portfolio focused on high-quality coffee and world foods, ensuring the brand's continued expansion into international markets while maintaining its Scandinavian heritage.