Perfetti Van Melle
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Confectionery makers
Worlds #3 sugar confectionery company after Mondelez and Mars, Perfetti Van Melle was formed by the 2001 merger of Perfetti of Italy with Van Melle of the Netherlands. They bought Spanish owned Chupa Chups in 2006.
Perfetti Van Melle Group BV | NLD | website |
Company Assessment
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The PalmOil Scan app, produced by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), rates companies on their commitment to sourcing sustainable palm oil. Companies are scored on their use of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), commitment to sourcing CSPO, on-the-ground conservation action, and membership to the RSPO. Companies can earn a rating of Excellent, Good, Poor or No Commitment. This company is rated "Good" (retrieved 18 Nov 2023).
Source: WAZA (2023) |
In 2020 Break Free From Plastic engaged 14,734 volunteers in 55 countries to conduct 575 brand audits. These volunteers collected 346,494 pieces of plastic waste, 63% of which was marked with a clear consumer brand. This company ranked as one of the world's top 10 plastic polluters two years in row.
Source: #breakfreefromplastic (2019)
The Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI) evaluates consumer-facing companies that have a sizeable supply chain in China. The evaluation uses government supervision data and public information to assess the environmental management of their supply chains in China. This company received a score of 4.44/100 (retrieved 24 Nov 2023).
Source: IPE (2023)
The 2021 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 keystone companies across the entirety of the food system, from farm to fork. It covers three dimensions where transformation is needed: nutrition, environment and social inclusion. This company ranked #284/350, with a total score of 4.9/100.
Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2021) |
This 2014 report by Friends of the Earth documents a tenfold increase in unregulated, unlabeled "nanofood" products on the American market since 2008. The report named this company among those with products containing unlabeled nano-ingredients. These nanomaterials differ significantly from larger particles of the same chemical composition, and new studies are adding to a growing body of scientific evidence indicating they may be more toxic to humans and the environment.
Source: FOE (2014)
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Source: We Mean Business (2021)
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
Source: How2Recycle (2023) |
Company Details
Type | Private company |
Founded | 2001 |
Revenue | 2.65 billion EUR (2019) |
Employees | 17,900 (2019) |
Subsidiaries | Frisk International ![]() Power mint makers |
Contact Details
Address | Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands |
Website | www.perfettivanmelle.com |
Products / Brands
Perfetti Van Melle
Airheads Sweets & Lollies Alpenliebe Sweets & Lollies Chupa Chups Sweets & Lollies Frisk Mints & Gum Meller Sweets & Lollies Mentos Mints & Gum Mentos Sweets & Lollies |