Klene Engelse Drop

Klene is a historical Dutch brand synonymous with high-quality liquorice. Founded in 1876 by Johannes Coenraad Klene in Amsterdam, the brand became a staple in the Dutch confectionery market, known for its creative varieties and the tagline 'the only real ones'. The product shown, Engelse Drop (English Licorice Allsorts), is a traditional mix of liquorice and sugar-based confectionery.

Today, Klene remains a deeply rooted Dutch brand but is part of the global confectionery portfolio of Perfetti Van Melle. While the brand carries over a century of Dutch heritage, its ownership is now integrated into one of the world's largest candy manufacturers, ensuring that these classic Dutch treats are distributed throughout the Benelux region and beyond. Manufacturing primarily takes place in the Netherlands to maintain the specific taste profile preferred by local consumers.