Candyking
Acquisition in 2017
Candyking is a market-leading European pick-and-mix solutions provider for retailers, operating in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Poland. It runs two brands, Candyking (Karamellkungen in Sweden) and Parrots. The Candyking concept offers more than 500 confectionery items across multiple segments, while Parrots focuses on natural snacks with over 100 products. The company partners with retail clients to develop concepts, provide customized display systems, and merchandising services, with products in more than 10,000 stores across Europe.
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 specializes in the snack food industry, offering a range of nut products that are uniquely prepared and flavored through a distinctive dry-roasting process. This technique enhances the authentic taste and provides a distinctive crisp texture to the nuts, setting them apart in the market. Alrifai Nutisal focuses on delivering high-quality snacks that appeal to consumers seeking flavorful and innovative nut options.
Goody Good Stuff
Acquisition in 2013
Goody Good Stuff Ltd. is a manufacturer and marketer of natural gummy candies, specializing in sweets made from fruit juice and vegetable extracts. The company has innovatively developed a candy product using plant-derived bio-gum, which eliminates the use of animal-based gelatin. Goody Good Stuff distributes its products through a network of retail stores and outlets primarily in the U.K., catering to consumers seeking healthier, vegetarian-friendly candy options.
AB Karamellpojkarna
Acquisition in 2007
AB Karamellpojkarna is a privately held company that manufactures, markets, and sells throat pastilles.