Our History

The Origins of the General Herbal Medicine Laboratory

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1943

The Origins of the General Herbal Medicine Laboratory in Marseille

Founded in 1943, the Laboratoire d’Herboristerie Générale has established itself as a pioneer in professional herbalism in Marseille. Building on a tradition of Mediterranean expertise, it specializes in the selection, processing, and packaging of plants, herbs, and spices.

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1983

LHG's Industrial Development for Professional Use

LHG is modernizing its infrastructure and developing its first custom blends to meet the growing needs of the food industry and herb processors.

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1987

Expanding Our Expertise in Grocery Retail Through the Acquisition of Rabelais

The acquisition of Rabelais marks a key milestone. This integration enables LHG to expand its expertise to include iconic culinary spices and strengthen its presence among food industry professionals.

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1992

Development of New Sustainable Crops and Spices Supply Chains

LHG forges strong partnerships with local and international producers, ensuring quality, traceability, and consistency in its supply chain.

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2000

Establishment of the LHG Quality Center for Plant Inspection

To ensure that each batch meets specifications, a quality control department has been established to rigorously monitor the raw materials through to the final packaging stage.

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2007

The Laboratory's Commitment to the Certified Organic Supply Chain

LHG is becoming a supplier of certified organic products (AB label), meeting the expectations of food industry professionals seeking natural ingredients and transparency.

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2021

2024: FSSC 22000 Certification

LHG has reached a major milestone by obtaining FSSC 22000 certification. This leading international standard recognizes the rigor of our management system and guarantees absolute food safety across all of our processes.

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Browse our complete professional catalog

Catalogue LHG - Laboratoire d'Herboristerie Généralé - Références d’épices, aromates et plantes destinées aux industriels

All of our products, packaging options, and specifications in a single document

Our catalog lists all of our spices, herbs, and medicinal plants, along with their various sizes and related technical information.