1946 Nordfalks AB is founded. 1949 Agency for Tetley Tea (the first teabags in Sweden). 1953 The first machine-packed spice sachet. 1972 Nordfalks moves to larger premises in the Åbro area of Mölndal. 1980 The business expands to offer cooking oil, canned vegetables, mayonnaise and salads. 1989 Cooperation begins with Finnish company Paulig. 1990 Nordfalks acquires Danish company Carno A/S. 1991 Activities are concentrated. Sales companies and ranges of oil, mayonnaise and salads are sold off. 1991 Launches Santa Maria Tex Mex. 1992 Danska Krydderier is formed. 1993 The taco factory is opened. 1994 Nordfalks acquires a tortilla factory. 1994 ISO 9001 certification 1994 Launches Santa Maria Bak & Dessert. 1997 Launches Santa Maria Spicy World. 2000 Nordfalks becomes a part-owner in Swedeponic. 2001 The industrial division is sold off. 2001 Nordfalks AB changes its name to Santa Maria AB. 2001 Cooperation with Tetley and Kühne ends. 2001 Own sales company established in Norway. 2003 Acquires approx. 80% of Swedeponic. © 2003 SANTA MARIA AB. All rights reserved.