We are a purpose-driven company!
For Darégal, taste goes far beyond simple flavor. It is an emotion, a memory, a link between people, cultures, and nature.
By becoming a Purpose-Driven company in 2024, a still rare approach in the agri-food sector, Darégal, a French family business, enshrined in its statutes the ambition that has always driven it:
At Darégal
215M€
turnover
1887
The beginning of a family story
44
Aromatic plant species
4
Production sites
600
Employees
105
Partner farmers
We cultivate taste
in harmony with nature
At Darégal, we grow our aromatic herbs in season, in open fields, where nature guides us, under the sun, rain, and wind. We cultivate the excellence of aromatic plants, which draw all the intensity of their flavor from the soils where they thrive. Facing the challenges of climate change, we adapt our practices to ensure responsible and sustainable agriculture. Because we believe that every taste deserves to be preserved, we work every day to offer the best to our plants.
Our technologies
in service of taste
Technological innovation is not merely a tool, but a valuable ally in our quest to preserve the essence of taste ensuring optimal quality. We have designed unique harvesting equipment adapted to the fragility of our aromatic herbs. Thanks to state-of-the-art tools, every step of plant preservation is optimized to respect their integrity and ensure that their natural properties remain intact, from field to plate.
Our culinary expertise
a source of emotions
At Darégal, our passion for aromatic herbs goes far beyond the fields. We believe that taste is much more than a simple flavor; it is a link between cultures and sources of emotions. Each plant we grow is a celebration of living taste, an authentic alternative to artificial flavors, contributing to a healthy diet: without additives, excess salt, sugar, or fats.Facing the standardization and homogenization of tastes, we strive to offer unique culinary experiences by harmoniously combining our aromatic herbs. We want each recipe to be an authentic expression of taste, in all its purity and richness.
We strive for a sustainable supply chain
To strengthen resilience across the entire value chain of the aromatic herb sector, we are committed to advancing our agricultural and industrial practices, to preserve water resources, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and ensure the longevity of our relationships with our partners.
We build a sustainable future with our employees
For Darégal, it is essential to ensure the safety of our employees, contribute to their well-being, foster their development, and encourage their commitment. To act as a responsible and supportive player, we are committed to implementing community initiatives that allow our employees to get involved in topics with a positive impact.
"We believe sustainable development is a shared responsibility and ana key driver of our sector's long-term future."
The company that will succeed tomorrow is the one that can combine its economic performance with its responsibility towards society and the environment. At Darégal, we are convinced of this and are already putting it into practice.
CSR Manager
Salma BRADAI
Would you like to know more?
Discover all our aromatic solutions
Are you a food manufacturer?
We offer aromatic herbs in various forms (IQF, sauces, oils…). They meet all your flavoring needs while respecting your process requirements.
Are you a foodservice professionnal?
Our wide range of frozen aromatic herbs and tasty, ready-to-use culinary solutions are key to adding a unique aromatic signature to your menus.
Are you a consumer?
Our aromatic herbs are grown in season and in open fields, just like in your garden, then simply frozen. Available all year round in your freezer, they bring your dishes to life.
Our sites
HEAD OFFICE MILLY-LA-FORÊT6, boulevard Joffre,91490 Milly-la-ForêtFRANCETel: +33 1 64 98 29 00
ENGLAND SUBSIDIARYVictory House, Chequers Road,Tharston Norwich, NR15 2YA,GREAT BRITAINTel: +44 150 853 5008
GERMANY SUBSIDIARYGewerbepark 5 a,49143 BissendorfGERMANYTel: +49 5402 60 80 84
MILLY-LA-FORÊT FACTORYD948,91490 Milly-la-ForêtFRANCETel: +33 1 64 98 25 27
SAINT-DIVY FACTORYZA de Penhoat,29800 Saint-DivyFRANCETel: +33 2 98 20 29 16
SANTAELLA FACTORYCtra. A-379 km 42.5,14546 Santaella CórdobaSPAINTel: +34 957 31 41 34
OUR SITES
HEAD OFFICE MILLY-LA-FORÊT6, boulevard Joffre,91490 Milly-la-ForêtFRANCETel: +33 1 64 98 29 00
ENGLAND SUBSIDIARYVictory House, Chequers Road,Tharston Norwich, NR15 2YA,GREAT BRITAINTel: +44 150 853 5008
GERMANY SUBSIDIARYGewerbepark 5 a,49143 BissendorfGERMANYTel: +49 5402 60 80 84
MILLY-LA-FORÊT FACTORYD948,91490 Milly-la-ForêtFRANCETel: +33 1 64 98 25 27
SAINT-DIVY FACTORYZA de Penhoat,29800 Saint-DivyFRANCETel: +33 2 98 20 29 16