About Us
60 years cultivating excellence
D. Avelino Fernández1904 – 1991
The story of Granos La Macarena began long before its formal founding. Don Avelino Fernández, a visionary entrepreneur of Spanish origin, actively participated in chickpea trading in northwestern Mexico, working closely with regional producers and contributing to the growth of an industry now recognized internationally.
In 1966, after years of experience and dedication to the sector, he founded Granos La Macarena in Navojoa, Sonora, laying the foundation for a company committed to quality, trust, and the development of Mexican chickpeas.
Over the decades, Granos La Macarena has consolidated its position as one of Mexico's most important chickpea export companies, preserving the values of work, honesty, and commitment that inspired its creation.
Today, the family's third generation continues his legacy, bringing Mexican chickpeas to more than 50 countries and supporting every operation with high standards of quality, food safety, and service.
Our History
More than six decades bringing Mexican chickpeas to the world.
Before founding Granos La Macarena, Don Avelino Fernández was already actively involved in Mexican chickpea trading, working alongside regional producers and contributing to the growth of an industry now recognized internationally.
Granos La Macarena is founded in Navojoa, Sonora, by Don Avelino Fernández.
Expansion begins with new processing plants in northwestern Mexico and the development of early export markets in the United States and Spain.
Expansion of the processing plant in Guamuchil, Sinaloa, located in one of Mexico's main chickpea-producing regions.
Continued industrial expansion in northwestern Mexico and opening of new markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
ISO 9001 quality certification is obtained.
Recognition with the National Export Award in the Large Trading Export Companies category.
Second distinction with the National Export Award in the Small, Medium, and Large Trading Export Companies category.
FSSC 22000 certification is obtained, strengthening the company's commitment to food safety and quality.
Kosher certification is obtained to serve international markets with specific requirements.
With a presence in multiple countries and more than six decades of experience, we continue bringing Mexican chickpeas to the world's most demanding markets while maintaining our commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.