History of delight

In March 2001, Perfetti SpA acquired Van Melle, creating Perfetti Van Melle, the world’s third largest global confectionery company. In 2006, Perfetti Van Melle acquired the Spanish company Chupa Chups. The company continues to grow, and in 2023 acquired the iconic gum brands Trident, Dentyne, and Bubblicious in North America and Europe.

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