Saila Duo Freschezza mint and liquorice candies

Saila Duo Freschezza is a line of candies that combines the freshness of Italian mint with the intense flavor of Italian liquorice. The brand Saila (Società Anonima Industriale Liquirizia Abruzzese) was founded in 1937 in Silvi Marina, Italy, by Angelo Barabba and Aurelio Gambacorta. The brand quickly became an Italian icon for liquorice products, leveraging local Abruzzo traditions.

The product is manufactured in Italy, specifically at the historic Silvi Marina plant, which continues to produce these signature sweets. Historically, Saila was acquired by Perfetti Van Melle in the early 2000s, but it was later sold to Katjes International as part of a larger divestment. Today, Saila is owned by Cloetta AB, a leading Swedish confectionery company that acquired the brand through its purchase of the Italian group Sperlari. This ownership ensures that while the brand remains deeply rooted in Italian heritage and manufacturing, it is part of a major European confectionery network.