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Who owns Fruit-tella?

Fruit-tella is owned by Perfetti Van Melle (the Netherlands).[1]

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
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
Origin
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Founded
1931
Category
FoodConfectioneryCandy & sugar confectionery
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Fruit-tella

Fruit-tella is a chewy fruit sweet created in the Netherlands in 1931 and sold in a roll. It is one of the oldest brands in the group and remains widely sold across Europe, particularly in Italy, the United Kingdom and Russia.

Ownership timeline of Fruit-tella

Owners of Fruit-tella from 1931 to 2026 Perfetti Van Melle 1931–present Perfetti Van Melle 19401960198020002020
  1. 1931 – present Perfetti Van Melle [1] reported

Where Fruit-tella sits in Perfetti Van Melle

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Fruit-tella sits in Perfetti Van Melle Tree of 6 brands under Perfetti Van Melle. Perfetti Van Melle Fruit-tella Airheads Alpenliebe Chupa Chups Mentos Smint

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Fruit-tella?

The parent company of Fruit-tella is Perfetti Van Melle, a family-owned company headquartered in the Netherlands.

Is Fruit-tella Dutch?

Yes. Fruit-tella originated in the Netherlands in 1931 and its owner, Perfetti Van Melle, is also headquartered in the Netherlands.

Is Fruit-tella still owned by Perfetti Van Melle?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Fruit-tella 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. [1] Perfetti Van Melle — our brands — Perfetti Van Melle Group B.V., Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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