IKEA VINTERFINT scented candle in glass

Product and identification

This item is IKEA's VINTERFINT scented candle in glass (green, "Winter fir" scent), article number 006.027.32 — a small scented jar candle with an approx. 12-hour burn time. (islas.ikea.es)

Manufacturing

The photographed product is labelled "Made in Poland" and IKEA sources for many of its glass and candle products in Poland; IKEA candle lines (including similar glass jar candles) are commonly produced in Poland. The label on the item confirms Poland as the country of manufacture. (islas.ikea.es)

Brand origin and ownership

IKEA is a Swedish brand founded by Ingvar Kamprad in 1943 (brand origin: Sweden). The IKEA concept and trademark are managed by Inter IKEA Group (Inter IKEA Systems B.V. as franchisor). The ultimate owner of the Inter IKEA Group holding companies is the Inter IKEA Foundation, an enterprise foundation headquartered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, which is the top-level owner in the current IKEA ownership structure. Retail operations are typically run by franchisees, the largest of which is Ingka Group that operates most IKEA stores globally. (inter.ikea.com)

Notes on supply chain

IKEA uses a franchise and multi-entity corporate structure: product design, concept and IP are controlled by the Inter IKEA/Inter IKEA Systems businesses while manufacturing is outsourced to suppliers (the specific production site is shown on the individual item label — in this case Poland). Local distribution and retail are handled by the relevant franchisee/operator in each market (e.g., Ingka Group in many countries). (inter.ikea.com)