History of delight

In 1946, brothers Ambrogio and Egidio Perfetti started producing sweets in a town outside Milan, Italy. Following World War II, they created Italy’s first chewing gum brand, Brooklyn, which had New York’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge on the wrapper. In Breskens, The Netherlands, in 1900, Izaak Van Melle had begun operating a small confectionery business by converting his grandfather’s bakery shop, a bakery that had been in operation for 60 years. Now, more than a century later, Perfetti Van Melle delights consumers around the world with extraordinary candies and chewing gums. Explore our rich (mouth-watering) company heritage!