Mentos Fruit chewy dragees

Mentos is a globally recognized brand of chewy dragees, most famous for its distinctive mint and fruit varieties. The brand was originally established in the Netherlands during the 1930s by the van Melle brothers. It gained international prominence through its creative advertising and unique texture, which consists of a hard outer shell and a chewy center.

Today, Mentos is produced in numerous manufacturing facilities across the globe, including major sites in Europe, Asia, and Brazil, to meet regional demand. The brand is owned by Perfetti Van Melle, a multinational confectionery and gum company formed in 2001 after the merger of the Italian Perfetti Group and the Dutch Van Melle company. Headquartered in both Italy and the Netherlands, Perfetti Van Melle remains one of the world's largest confectionery manufacturers, overseeing a vast portfolio that also includes brands like Chupa Chups and Airheads.