YOUR
GLOBAL FOOD
FLAVORING
COMPANY

A family business
dedicated to developing
unique flavors

Global food flavoring company

We are a leading food flavoring company in the world. For more than 30 years, we have been developing high quality flavor solutions for the food industry in Spain and worldwide. Our experience and innovative character allow us to create distinctive flavors that give identity and differentiation to your products.. We work every day to be your strategic partner in the development of unique flavors.

Flavorings for food manufacturers

30 YEARS
OF EXPERIENCE

Our experience supports us in the development of exclusive food flavorings, combining excellence, detail and creativity.

We are a food flavoring company with more than 30 years of experience in creating unique flavor solutions. As a family-owned business, our dedication and passion allow us to develop flavors that enrich our customers' products, always under the strictest quality standards and adapted to the needs of the food market.

We work closely with each client to understand their specific needs and provide them with customized flavors that perfectly match their objectives. Our expertise helps us create innovative flavors that stand out for their quality and authenticity, helping brands differentiate themselves in a competitive marketplace. At Delsa, we transform ideas into unique sensory experiences.

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION AND GROWTH

Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia, Africa…

Delsa Flavors international growth and expansion

Innovation and commitment to quality open doors to global markets.

Delsa is a company in constant growth, always looking for new opportunities to expand its presence worldwide. Thanks to our dedication and innovation and the quality of our flavors, we continue to conquer new markets and consolidate our position as a leading manufacturer of natural food flavors for all sectors.

Our global vision and commitment allow us to conquer new horizons.

With a global vision and a focus on excellence, Delsa has been able to expand its network of operations to different regions of the world. Our ability to adapt to the needs of each market allows us to offer cutting-edge solutions to international customers, always guaranteeing exceptional products.

A FOOD
FLAVORING
COMPANY
COMMITTED
TO R&D

Quality and cutting-edge
technology in every flavor

A food flavor company that invest in innovation

Continuous innovation through advanced research and development.

We focus on research and development to create innovative flavors that transform the sensory experience of food. Our laboratory team works continuously to improve our formulations, generating market trends and modern and attractive proposals under strict quality control.

Customized solutions that transform the sensory experience of products.

We have a team of experienced flavor experts that allows us to anticipate market trends and provide customized solutions to our customers. At Delsa, we are constantly innovating to deliver flavors that not only meet, but exceed consumer expectations.

Delsa flavors company history

A GREAT COMPANY,
A GREAT HISTORY

1991

The beginnings. Maite Alcaraz and Manuel Peña (co-founders), in Cambridge (UK), begin a phase of technological research and exploration of business ideas around "lemon essential oil" and its applications.

1992 - 1994

The proposal. We decided to focus on the use of lemon essential oil as a native product of Andalucia and its application as a suitable and quality product for the food industry.

1994

The foundation. Derivados Esenciales del Limón S.A. (Delsa) is born.

1994 - 1999

Technology. We are fully engaged in developing the first prototypes of lemon and other citrus flavors for sale. All efforts are focused on R&D and the creation of the laboratory.

2000

Start-up The construction of our industrial building, laboratory and equipment is completed. We move from the Technical Park in Malaga to our new facilities in Sevilla, with laboratory, production and offices in the same premises.

2001

Certification. Our laboratory is approved by UNE as a member of the A54 committee of AENOR Essential Oils. We are also members of IFEAT, AEFAA, and AMAF.

2002

The explosion. Our laboratory is focused on creating new food flavor formulas, and our line is expanding exponentially, developing all kinds of sweet and savory flavors.

2005

Internationalization. We started exporting to the United States and Morocco, thanks to our membership in the IFEAT association. We received our first international certification (Kosher).

2005 - 2018

Expansion. We consolidated our position as the leading flavor company in Spain. We entered a period of unprecedented growth, increasing our customer base, sales and flavor catalog.

2018

The 2.0 generation. Manuel Peña (son) joins the management of the company. We strengthen our online presence and the digitalization of our processes.

2019

The transformation. We opened a new facility for the manufacture of the new range of powdered food flavors. We implemented the FSSC 22000 safety standard and obtained Halal certification.

2021 - 2024

Digitalization. Our food flavoring company launches its B2C online store in Spain. We obtain organic and vegan certifications.

2024

Expansion 2.0. We started the construction of the new facilities and headquarters of Delsa to respond to the new needs and increased demand both in Spain and internationally.

2030

The Future. We count on you as our customer to write this page together...

Delsa, food flavor manufacturers

Your trusted
food flavor partner.

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