Juan José Albarracín

Paprika and Spices Since 1854

Founded in 1854, Juan José Albarracín manufactures and distributes paprika. The company describes itself as the oldest producer in its product category and says it may be the oldest paprika company in Spain. It is currently managed by the fifth and sixth generations of the Albarracín family.

Products

The catalog is organized into six main lines:

• Traditional peppers and chiles
• Tex-Mex chiles, including Mexican varieties
• Chiles from around the world, from habanero to rocoto
• Spices
• Herbs and other dehydrated products
• Oleoresins, natural concentrates used to add depth and color

The company serves both retail and wholesale orders.

Facilities and Production Capacity

The company has more than 10,000 square meters of factory space, recently expanded and renovated, where its production takes place. It says it is growing and investing in new technologies and equipment to improve process efficiency and safety.

Certifications and Quality

Its certifications cover product quality and food safety and include ISO 9001:2015, IQNET, BRC Food Safety, Valid-IT Spices Protocol, the Region of Murcia Council for Organic Agriculture (CAERM), protected designation of origin, Rainforest Alliance, and HALAL and KOSHER certifications.

Industry Associations

The company belongs to the Spanish Association of Spice and Seasoning Manufacturers and Packers (ESA), the European Spice Association, the Murcian Association of Family Businesses (AMEFMUR), the American Spice Trade Association (ASTA), and the Regional Confederation of Business Organizations of Murcia (CROEM).

Contact

• Address: Ctra. Madrid Km 387.3, Pol. Ind. Cabezo Cortado, 30100 Espinardo, Murcia, Spain. P.O. Box 52.
• Phone: +34 968 87 95 04
• Email: jjalbarracin@jjalbarracin.com
• Hours: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 3:45–6:45 p.m.