Carretilla Cooked Lentils

Carretilla is a prominent Spanish brand specializing in ready-to-eat meals and preserved vegetables. Originally founded in 1875 by the Iparraguirre family, the brand has a long history of innovation in the food preservation sector, particularly known for its pioneer status in the 'ready-meal' category in Spain.

The product shown is a container of cooked lentils, typical of their 'vending' or 'ready-to-eat' line. These are primarily manufactured in Spain, specifically at the group's facilities in Milagro, Navarra. The brand emphasizes the use of traditional recipes combined with modern packaging technology to maintain freshness without preservatives.

Today, Carretilla is the flagship brand of Grupo Alimentario Atúnlo (formerly associated with the Iparraguirre family) and is currently owned by the multinational food group Grupo Virto, following a merger/acquisition process that consolidated it into one of Europe's largest vegetable processing conglomerates. Grupo Virto is headquartered in Navarra, Spain.