Mentos Pure Fresh Strawberry chewing gum

Mentos Pure Fresh Strawberry is a sugar-free chewing gum known for its liquid center and long-lasting fruit flavor. The brand originated in the Netherlands during the 1930s when brothers Michael and Pierre van Melle developed the initial mint-flavored caramel candy while on a train trip to Poland. This innovation led to the global expansion of the Mentos name, which eventually became synonymous with refreshing confectionery products.

Today, the brand is owned by the multinational giant Perfetti Van Melle. The company was formed in 2001 after the Italian firm Perfetti acquired the Dutch company Van Melle. While the brand has deep Dutch roots, its manufacturing is now distributed across a global network of facilities to serve various markets, including significant production sites in Europe and Asia. The ultimate ownership remains with the Perfetti Van Melle Group, which is headquartered in both Italy and the Netherlands.