Perfetti Van Melle
Perfetti Van Melle is a global confectionery and chewing gum manufacturer formed by the 2001 merger of the Italian company Perfetti and the Dutch company Van Melle. The company owns internationally recognized brands including Mentos, Chupa Chups, and Airheads, operating numerous production facilities worldwide.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Netherlands
HQ City
Schiphol-Rijk
Founded
2001
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
NL
Ultimate Parent
Perfetti Van Melle Group B.V.
AI Trains on User Data
false
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
RSPO, Rainforest Alliance
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
2001
Formation of Perfetti Van Melle
Perfetti of Italy and Van Melle of the Netherlands merged to form the current entity.
2006
Acquisition of Chupa Chups
The company acquired the Spanish lollipop brand Chupa Chups to expand its global portfolio.
2023
Acquisition of Mondelēz gum business
Perfetti Van Melle acquired the developed world chewing gum business of Mondelēz International.