Count on quality
Key events in Secna history
1960's - 1970's
1961 - Establish factory for caramel brown food color in Italy
1971 - Begin producing grape juice concentrate in Spain
1978 - Begin selling natural food color from grape
1990's
1994 - Begin selling natural food color from black carrot
1999 - Sell an Italian plant to what is now Oterra for minimally processed natural color production
2000 - today
2012 - Build grape processing plant in Utiel, Spain
2015 - Build plant for finishing grape products in Chiva, Spain
2021 - Oterra acquires and has responsibility for natural color sales. Secna continues selling grape concentrate and musts.
Expertly selected, harvested and pressed in Spain
For over 50 years, we have delivered grape juice concentrates and grape must to beverage and food manufacturers worldwide
Based on our strong belief that natural is best, we continue to empower our partners to meet demand for safe, sustainable and natural food.
From the heart of the Spanish grape country
The grape-growing regions of Valencia and Manchuela are our backyard. Efficient sourcing from grape growing cooperatives, local production in modern facilities and an international port nearby means no unnecessary costs to get the best of Spain delivered to your door.
CUSTODY
Vertical integration from fields to concentrate
QUALITY
100% grape juice only from vitis vinifera vines
CONTINUITY
Long-term relationships with cooperatives and farmers
CUSTOMIZED
Specify your exact needs – we tailor our product to yours
CERTIFIED
We follow HACCP principles, and are FSSC 220000-2011 credited, halal and non-GMO certified
CONTROL
Benefit from our ability to conduct extensive testing and analysis at our lab