Meenk Echte Italiaanse Laurier Drop

Meenk Echte Italiaanse Laurier Drop is a premium liquorice brand with deep roots in the Dutch confectionery tradition, although this specific variety is sourced from Italy. The brand Meenk was founded in 1900 in the Netherlands, originally starting as a pharmacy-style producer of high-quality liquorice products.

While the Meenk brand is Dutch, this particular 'Laurier Drop' (laurel liquorice) is marketed as 'Echte Italiaanse' (Real Italian), indicating it is manufactured in Italy to leverage Italy's reputation for pure, intense liquorice extracts. The brand is currently owned by the Van Vliet Confectionery Group, a Dutch company specializing in the production and distribution of traditional sweets. The Van Vliet Group continues to manage Meenk as a premium label, focusing on authentic recipes and high-grade ingredients.