Is Malaco a Swedish brand?

Yes. Malaco originated in Malmö, Sweden, and the brand name derives from Malmö Lakrits Compani.

Does Malaco make liquorice?

Yes. Liquorice is part of Malaco’s confectionery range, alongside assorted sweets, pastilles and other sugar confectionery products.

Is Malaco owned by Cloetta?

Yes. Malaco is ultimately owned by Cloetta AB, a publicly listed Swedish confectionery company.

When did Cloetta’s ownership connection with Malaco begin?

CSM acquired Malaco in 1997. Cloetta later became the owner through the 2012 merger of Cloetta and LEAF, which brought Malaco into the combined group.

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About Malaco

What is Malaco?

Malaco is a Swedish sugar confectionery brand owned by Cloetta AB. Malaco products include liquorice, sweets, pastilles and pick and mix confectionery. Cloetta identifies Malaco among its principal brands.

Who owns Malaco?

Malaco is ultimately owned by Cloetta AB, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Cloetta AB is headquartered in Sweden and is publicly listed. Cloetta’s official history records that CSM acquired Malaco in 1997, and Cloetta later became the owner through the integration of CSM’s confectionery business with LEAF in 2012.

Where does Malaco come from?

Malaco originated in Malmö, Sweden, in 1934. The original business was called Malmö Lakrits Compani, and the name Malaco comes from the initial letters of that name. The company produced liquorice products including pipes and strings.

What products does Malaco make?

Malaco makes sugar confectionery products including liquorice, fruit sweets, pastilles and assorted candy. Named Malaco products include Gott & Blandat, TV MIX, Aakkoset, Familie Guf, Lagerman Konfekt, Viva Lakrits and Kick. Malaco products have been sold in Nordic markets and in other countries including Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Frequently asked questions about Malaco

Is Malaco a Swedish brand?: Yes. Malaco originated in Malmö, Sweden, and the brand name derives from Malmö Lakrits Compani.
Does Malaco make liquorice?: Yes. Liquorice is part of Malaco’s confectionery range, alongside assorted sweets, pastilles and other sugar confectionery products.
Which Malaco sweets are widely known?: Named Malaco products include Gott & Blandat, TV MIX, Aakkoset, Familie Guf, Lagerman Konfekt, Viva Lakrits and Kick.
Is Malaco owned by Cloetta?: Yes. Malaco is ultimately owned by Cloetta AB, a publicly listed Swedish confectionery company.
When did Cloetta’s ownership connection with Malaco begin?: CSM acquired Malaco in 1997. Cloetta later became the owner through the 2012 merger of Cloetta and LEAF, which brought Malaco into the combined group.

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