Chupa Chups

Perfetti Van Melle ties up licensing deal with Angry Birds owner

Italian confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has signed a licensing deal with Finnish games company and Angry Birds brand owner…

Perfetti Van Melle launches Chupa Chups in India

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle launches one of its flagship brands, Chupa Chups, in India. Perfetti Van Melle said it…

M&A Watch – Could Cloetta be takeover target?

With a new CEO at Cloetta, the European confectioner has already faced questions about its possible acquisition targets. However, Stefan…

Perfetti Van Melle launches Chupa Chups chews

Perfetti Van Melle has launched a range of chewy sweets under its Chupa Chups brand in the UK. After what…

CHINA: Perfetti Van Melle partners with Beanstalk in Chupa Chups China push

Perfetti Van Melle has appointed Beanstalk as its exclusive licensing agency in Greater China, in a move that will extend…

Focus: Income and health drives China’s confectionery sector

China's confectionery sector enjoyed a strong 2010, with sales up 8%, driven by the chocolate category. Euromonitor International points to…

SPAIN: Perfetti van Melle to close Chupa Chups factory

Dutch-Italian confectioner Perfetti van Melle has decided to close a Chupa Chups factory in Spain. Production at the site in…

NETHERLANDS/ITALY: Perfetti van Melle to reformulate Mentos

Perfetti van Melle, the Dutch-Italian confectioner, is reformulating its candy brand Mentos to make the product "all natural", just-food can…

SPAIN: Mixed verdict in EU Chupa Chups probe

The European Commission has returned a mixed verdict to Chupa Chups following an investigation into financial aid granted to the…

ITALY/SPAIN: Chupa Chups expects expansion, no layoffs

Chupa Chups expects sales to rise strongly this year, in part from new owner Perfetti Van Melle's efforts to expand…