Anti-allergy cookies awarded by the EU
Healthy sweets, but without sacrificing excellent taste. This is the philosophy that has
guided from minute one to Biodarma, a company located in the town of Alicante, Spain.
of Elda, which has just received the European Technology and Innovation Award thanks to its
organic, vegan and 100% vegetable cookies, able to satisfy the most demanding palates.
and avoid allergies. And all this, in addition, from healthy products and with
such as oats, quinoa, spelt, spelt, turmeric, etc.
or ginger, among others.
Biodarma was launched 17 years ago by Emilia Garcia and pastry chef José
Luis Valdés, based on a solid family tradition in the world of the
pastries. As the manager explains, "I can still remember the smell of the sweets that
my grandmother did when I was a little girl and I looked at her with admiration. At that time,
I could never have imagined that two generations later I would be following his advice when it comes to
in this business, in which the pampering of raw materials and the care and attention to detail
We consider elaboration to be a fundamental element".
The focus, from the beginning, has been on the production of totally healthy cookies.
"We came from a bakery," he recalls, "and even back then we saw that a lot of
children could not consume sweets as usual because they had problems with allergies.
food products. So we decided, with the start-up of the company, to elaborate
vegan and organic products, avoiding the use of eggs, milk or wheat in the production process.
most of the recipes. Everything focused on health, but also putting a lot of emphasis
in achieving attractive flavors".
Emilia Garcia fondly recalls the letter she received from a girl from Galicia with
The company's success was exemplified by the fact that the company has been successful. "It was -
He pointed out at the beginning of all this, and in his letter he thanked us for having been able to, for
first time, eating something good and tasty while doing homework. And like that,
We have received numerous mailings, which confirms that we are on the right track.
Because the head of the firm clarifies that its cookies are not only for vegans,
"but also," he emphasizes, "for all those consumers who value the products they buy.
environmentally friendly or who simply want to eat well".
Biodarma has a catalog consisting of 25 references, most of which are very
and made from high quality ingredients and with a renowned reputation of quality.
prestige in terms of health-promoting properties. In his own words,
"We were the first to bring to the market cookies made with olive oil, and since then we've
We have been introducing a long list of healthy products since then".
This is the case of oats, quinoa, spelt, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cinnamon, or
lemon. In addition, except for those ingredients that are only produced in other countries,
We always try to use local and organic products".
José Luis Valdés, on the other hand, explains that the company's good work and the quality of its
products have allowed him to open frontiers. At this moment," he explains, "we are
20% of our production for export, and thanks to our cookies and
certified as vegan, we are present in countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia or
Dubai, where they are highly appreciated. We also have a significant percentage of sales
in France, Germany or Mexico, to give a few examples". Biodarma's products
can be found in specialized nutrition stores, supermarkets, in channels such as the
horeca, and in the Carrefour chain.
All this trajectory has not gone unnoticed, since the company has obtained
different recognitions in recent years, which have now been marked with the
European Technology and Innovation Prize awarded by the European Technology and Innovation Association
Industry, Technology and Innovation (AEITI).
Valdés explains that, "we are very proud that the quality of our products and services is
products is recognized in this way. We have always given the best we have,
traditional bakery techniques and the best ingredients to a unique and unique
innovative products.
Previously, Biodarma had already won the first prize in the category of
Healthy and Sustainable Food of the Generalitat Valenciana, as well as the Medalla de
Gold for Excellent Quality from the German Agricultural Society, among other distinctions.
The company is convinced that this latest recognition will be an important step forward for the company.
The company's turnover has declined somewhat as a result of the healthcare crisis,
which has been a real roller coaster for us".
In any case, the company's managers have high hopes in
the future, and more specifically in a capital increase that will entail the incorporation of a new
of a new partner. Biodarma's commitment is to continue consolidating the markets in
and to strengthen sales in South America, a measure that will enable the company to
will enable it to expand its external quota.
