Perfetti Van Melle

Perfetti van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide. The company was established in March 2001 through the merger of Perfetti S.p.A. and van Melle NV. In July 2006 the Group acquired the Spanish company Chupa chups, thus strengthening its position as the third largest confectionery (sugar confectionery + gum) Group in the world. Employing over 19.000 people and operating 39 companies throughout the world, Perfetti van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Its corporateheadquarters are located in Lainate (Italy) and in Breda (the Netherlands). Several of its brands are much-loved throughout the five continents.

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