Who owns Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is owned by Paulig (Finland).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Paulig Ltd reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇮 Finland, Helsinki
- Origin
- 🇸🇪 Sweden
- Founded
- 1911
- Category
- Food › Condiments, sauces & seasonings › Spices & seasonings
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Santa Maria
Santa Maria is a food brand founded in Sweden in 1911 and now popular across Europe and beyond. Its portfolio covers Tex Mex, spices and flavourings, Asian concepts, snacks and barbecue, and Paulig's 2025 annual report calls it the leading seasoning brand in the Nordic market. Recent launches include Santa Maria Asian Tacos and a Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chip.
Ownership timeline of Santa Maria
Where Santa Maria sits in Paulig
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Santa Maria?
The parent company of Santa Maria is Paulig, a privately held company headquartered in Finland.
Is Santa Maria Swedish or Finnish?
Santa Maria originated in Sweden in 1911, but it is owned today by Paulig, which is headquartered in Finland. So Santa Maria is a Swedish-origin brand under Finnish ownership.
Is Santa Maria still owned by Paulig?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Santa Maria is still owned by Paulig. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Paulig Ltd Annual Report 2025 — Paulig Ltd, Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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