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== Perfetti Van Melle ==

Perfetti Van Melle is a privately held Italian-Dutch global manufacturer of confectionery and gum. It is the third largest candy and gum manufacturer in the world and was formed in 2001 with the merger of Perfetti SpA and Van Melle NV.

=== History ===

[[Perfetti SpA]] was founded in 1946 in Lainate, Italy by brothers Ambrogio and Egidio Perfetti. The company originally specialized in the production of chewing gum and later expanded to other confectionery products.

[[Van Melle NV]] was a Dutch company with a similar history, founded by Izaak Van Melle in 1900. It started as a small confectionery company and grew to become a major player in the global candy market.

In 2001, the two companies merged to form Perfetti Van Melle. The merger allowed the company to expand its global reach and increase its product portfolio.

=== Products ===

Perfetti Van Melle produces a wide range of candy and gum products. Some of its most popular brands include [[Mentos]], [[Chupa Chups]], [[Fruit-tella]], and [[Airheads]]. Each of these brands has a unique history and product line that contributes to the overall success of the company.

==== Mentos ====

Mentos is a brand of chewy dragees that was first produced in the Netherlands by Van Melle in 1948. The product is sold in over 130 countries worldwide.

==== Chupa Chups ====

Chupa Chups is a popular brand of lollipop that was first created in 1958 by Enric Bernat in Spain. The brand was acquired by Perfetti Van Melle in 2006.

==== Fruit-tella ====

Fruit-tella is a brand of fruit-flavored chewy candies that was first produced by Van Melle in the 1920s. The product is popular in Europe and has been expanding its market globally.

==== Airheads ====

Airheads is a brand of tangy, taffy-like chewy candy that was first introduced in the United States in 1986. The brand is owned by Perfetti Van Melle.

=== Operations ===

Perfetti Van Melle operates in over 150 countries. The company has 31 manufacturing facilities worldwide and employs over 17,000 people. Its products are distributed globally through a variety of retail channels.

=== Corporate Responsibility ===

Perfetti Van Melle is committed to corporate responsibility. The company strives to operate in a sustainable and socially responsible manner. This includes efforts to reduce environmental impact, ensure fair labor practices, and contribute to the communities in which it operates.

== See Also ==

* [[List of confectionery brands]]
* [[Candy industry]]
* [[Chewing gum industry]]

== References ==

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== External Links ==

* [http://www.perfettivanmelle.com Official website]
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