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Juan Navarro García S.A.U. has been producing premium paprika and paprika oleoresin for over six generations, growing from a local operation into a globally recognized supplier. Today, we export to customers across five continents.

With state-of-the-art processing facilities, we offer full in-house capabilities including drying, grinding, blending, steam treatment, and packaging. Our operations meet the highest international standards, supported by comprehensive food safety certifications (including GFSI-recognized schemes) and active membership in key trade associations such as ASTA and ESA.

Since 2004, we’ve also offered certified organic paprika, reflecting our commitment to quality, sustainability, and evolving market needs.

Our trajectory

1865

Beginnings.

1975

The company moved to the current premises.

1986

Installation of a hexane extraction plant for paprika oleoresin.

1996

Installation of a steam injection plant.

2002-2007

Quality certifications.

2008-2012

Investment of more than 500,000 euros to improve our facilities.

2015

Installation of a new laboratory with best equipment for physico-chemical and microbiological analyses.

2017

Installation of a second steam injection plant. Investment of more than 2,000,000 euros in new facilities and warehouses.