Mentos Full Fruit (chewing gum)

Product and Packaging

Mentos Full Fruit is a sugar‑free, fruit‑flavoured chewing gum sold in small plastic tubs (commonly 70 g / 35 pieces) and marketed under the Mentos brand. The pictured yellow tub and label correspond to the “Full Fruit” (Full Fruit / Fruity) gum format widely sold in European markets.

Brand origin and history

Mentos originated with the Dutch confectioner Van Melle (early 20th century) and the brand traces its roots to the Netherlands. Over time Mentos expanded from mint rolls into many fruit and gum variants.

Manufacturing and distribution

Production of Mentos products is carried out in multiple Perfetti Van Melle manufacturing sites worldwide to serve regional markets — examples include production in several European plants (Poland and others) and other regional facilities. Therefore this product is manufactured in multiple countries rather than a single country of origin.

Ownership and corporate structure

The Mentos brand is owned by Perfetti Van Melle, the multinational confectionery group created by the merger of Perfetti and Van Melle in 2001. The Group is privately held, with its group holding registered in the Netherlands and operational offices in Italy and the Netherlands. Local distribution and sales are handled through Perfetti Van Melle regional subsidiaries and market distributors.

Practical note

The packaging in your photo uses German-language labeling (e.g., “ZUCKERFREI”), consistent with product variants sold in German‑language markets. Exact factory/manufacturing country for a specific tub is usually printed on the product's back or base — check the small print on the packaging for a precise manufacturing site if needed.