Candyking Holding
Acquisition in 2017
Candyking is a leading provider of Pick & Mix solutions in Europe, serving retailers in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Poland. Operating under the brands Candyking (or Karamellkungen in Sweden) and Parrots, the company offers an extensive range of confectionery products, featuring over 500 items across various segments. The Parrots brand specializes in natural snacks, providing more than 100 products in four distinct categories. With a presence in over 10,000 stores throughout Europe, Candyking focuses on developing innovative concepts and opportunities for its retail partners. The company supplies a wide assortment of candies, including sour peach rings, toffees, and lollipops, complemented by customized display systems and merchandising services, ensuring a high-quality experience for consumers.
Locawo B.V. (Lonka)
Acquisition in 2015
Locawo B.V. engages in the production of soft sweets in consumer packaging for wholesalers and fans internationally. It offers fudge, soft nougat, caramel products, bonbons, chocolate-coated confectionery, gums and berries, fruit toffees, and orange jellies. The company also provides by-products to animal feed processing plants.
The Jelly Bean Factory
Acquisition in 2014
Aran Candy Limited produces jelly beans and candies. The company offers gourmet jelly beans in various flavors, including pomegranate, candy floss, English blackberry, watermelon, cranberry and apple beans, and mango.
Alrifai Nutisal
Acquisition in 2013
Alrifai Nutisal is a producer of dry roasted nuts located in Helsingborg, Sweden. Established in 2007, the company focuses on enhancing the natural taste and texture of nuts through a specialized dry-roasting process. This method not only elevates the flavor profile but also provides a unique crispness to the products. Alrifai Nutisal offers a diverse range of flavored nuts, catering to the snack food market with an emphasis on quality and taste.
Goody Good Stuff
Acquisition in 2013
Goody Good Stuff Ltd. specializes in the production of natural gummy candies made from fruit juice and vegetable extracts. The company has developed a unique candy product that utilizes plant-derived bio-gum, eliminating the reliance on animal-based gelatin. Goody Good Stuff markets and sells its products through a network of retail stores and outlets primarily in the U.K., catering to consumers seeking alternatives to traditional gummy sweets.
AB Karamellpojkarna
Acquisition in 2007
AB Karamellpojkarna is a privately held company that manufactures, markets, and sells throat pastilles.