Who owns Chupa Chups?
Chupa Chups is owned by Perfetti Van Melle (the Netherlands), which has owned the brand since 1 June 2006.[1] Chupa Chups was founded in 1958 in Spain and was independent until 2006.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Perfetti Van Melle Group B.V. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1958–2006)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- Founded
- 1958
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Candy & sugar confectionery
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Chupa Chups
Chupa Chups was created in Spain in 1958 by a confectioner who reasoned that children made a mess because sweets had no handle, and put a lollipop on a stick. Salvador Dalí designed the daisy logo in 1969 in a single afternoon.
Ownership timeline of Chupa Chups
- 2006 – present Perfetti Van Melle [1] reported
Where Chupa Chups sits in Perfetti Van Melle
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Chupa Chups?
The parent company of Chupa Chups is Perfetti Van Melle, a family-owned company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Chupa Chups Spanish or Dutch?
Chupa Chups originated in Spain in 1958, but it is owned today by Perfetti Van Melle, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Chupa Chups is a Spanish-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Perfetti Van Melle owned Chupa Chups?
Perfetti Van Melle has owned Chupa Chups since 1 June 2006.
Who owned Chupa Chups before Perfetti Van Melle?
Chupa Chups was an independent company from its founding in 1958 until Perfetti Van Melle acquired it in 2006.
Is Chupa Chups still owned by Perfetti Van Melle?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Chupa Chups is still owned by Perfetti Van Melle. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Perfetti Van Melle — our brands — Perfetti Van Melle Group B.V., Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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