La Asturiana confectionery and pulses

La Asturiana is a historic Spanish brand recognized primarily for two distinct categories of food products. The company was founded by D. Rafael de la Cruz in Gijón, Asturias, in 1941, initially specializing in the manufacturing of traditional candies and sweets. The brand became a household name across Spain for its high-quality confectionery, particularly its balsamic and honey-based drops.

In addition to its candy business, the brand 'La Asturiana' is synonymous with premium Spanish pulses and legumes, which are processed and packaged in Leon, Spain. The brand emphasizes traditional Mediterranean agricultural roots and stringent selection processes for its products. While the brand is deeply rooted in the Asturias region by name, its administrative and production facilities are established in strategic food processing hubs within Spain to serve the national and international markets.

Today, the brand remains under Spanish ownership and continues to operate as a family-run enterprise. It has expanded its catalog to include a variety of shelf-stable goods while maintaining the heritage of the original Gijón confectionery factory.