Chocolat Delespaul-Havez
Chocolat Delespaul-Havez is a French confectionery manufacturer based in Lille, historically known for products such as Carambar. The company is currently a subsidiary of the global confectionery group Mondelez International.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
France
HQ City
Lille
Founded
1848
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NASDAQ: MDLZ
Tax Domicile
US
Ultimate Parent
Mondelez International, Inc.
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partially disclosed via parent
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
Cocoa Life
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1954
Invention of Carambar
The company created the iconic Carambar candy in Lille, France.
2017
Divestment of Carambar brand
Mondelez sold the Carambar brand to the investment fund Eurazeo, though the corporate entity remains historically linked.