Mentos Chewy Dragees

Mentos is a globally recognized brand of chewy mints and candies. Originally developed in the Netherlands during the late 1940s, the brand became famous for its unique structure: a hard outer shell surrounding a chewy center.

The brand's history is deeply rooted in the Van Melle family company, which merged with the Italian company Perfetti in 2001 to form Perfetti Van Melle. Today, Mentos is manufactured in several professional facilities around the world, including primary production sites in the Netherlands, Italy, and China, to support its massive global distribution network.

Perfetti Van Melle remains the ultimate owner of the brand. As one of the largest confectionery manufacturers in the world, the company manages the brand's extensive line of flavors and formats, from the classic mint rolls to sugar-free gum and fruit-flavored variations.