| History |
Creation and innovation have always been the guiding principle for more than 4 generations.
1887 : Amand Darbonne set up in Milly-la-Forêt (France) to cultivate medicinal plants.
1899 : The first industrial open-air dryer was built for medicinal plants and infusions.
1920 : André Darbonne, 2nd generation, created the medicinal plant trade association in France.
1954 : Marc Darbonne, 3rd generation, launched dehydrated aromatic plants.
1966 : The largest continuous belt dryer of the time was built.
1976 : Luc Darbonne, 4th generation, created IQF Frozen Aromatic Herbs.
1980 : Construction of the first mechanical refrigeration IQF quick freezing unit for aromatic herbs.
1989 : Development of a world patented manufacturing process: the aromatic herbs are quickfrozen and sorted without bruising or loss of aroma.
1993 : Opening of a production unit in Turlock, (California): SUPHERB FARMS.
2001 : Acquisition of the Gyma quickfrozen aromatic herbs business.
2006 : Creation of Darégal Gourmet USA.
2007 : Creation of Darégal Gourmet UK.
2007 : Creation of "Laboratoires Darégal Santé"
2009 : Production unit in Santaella (Spain).
2010 : Lauch of -18° [ ], a new range of frozen plant food supplements.