Santa Maria food products

Santa Maria is a premier European food brand specializing in spices, herbs, and Tex-Mex concepts. The brand's journey began in 1911 as a small spice shop called Nordfalks in Gothenburg, Sweden. Over the decades, it evolved from a local merchant into a major international player, eventually adopting the name Santa Maria in 2001 to reflect its commitment to global flavors and discovery.

Today, Santa Maria is a key part of the Paulig Group, a Finnish family-owned food and beverage company that acquired full ownership of the brand in 2011. While the brand remains deeply rooted in its Swedish origins, its manufacturing footprint is international. Major production facilities are located in Mölndal and Landskrona, Sweden, as well as in Saue, Estonia, which serves as a specialized hub for spice blending. Additionally, the brand operates in the United Kingdom following the acquisition of Discovery Foods, now integrated as Santa Maria UK.

As of 2026, Santa Maria continues to lead the Nordic market in the World Food category, consistently expanding its portfolio of tortillas, salsas, and international seasonings. The brand is managed under Paulig's global headquarters in Helsinki, ensuring a balance between authentic Swedish spice heritage and sustainable, modern food innovation.