It’s also where our central chewing gum labs develop and test new formulations, as well as concepts that will later go into production. The idea of putting a round candy on a stick revolutionises confectionery and gives rise to the brand Chupa Chups. Mentos production and packaging is fully automated and the plant is also our centre of expertise for taking innovative Mentos ideas through to full-scale production. Its extensive flavour range, remarkable smooth texture and high quality packaging make Alpenliebe irresitable for everyone. His family enjoys a long tradition of making sweets, dating back to the mid nineteenth century when his grandfather Joseph started producing them in Barcelona.

We are a truly international company, I was able to travel to our Perfetti China facility to learn directly from our production people there to help me make our Mexico production and processes top-of-the-line. Our CEO, Sameer Suneja, is a strong believer in innovation driving our company forward in the future. I had the freedom to act decisively, make real contributions, and have a positive impact in our local organization. In addition to skill enhancement and training, I have a personal coach and mentor who works with me to develop my management and leadership skills. Our people are encouraged to share our brands’ content in creative ways across their social media accounts.PVM expands its activities in Europe and Asia, building new manufacturing units in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Spain, India, Vietnam and China. Our investment in state-of-the-art equipment and facilities ensures the highest standards of product quality, safety and efficiency, as well as the health and safety of our employees. I was a newlywed in Shanghai, China, had my first child in Jakarta, Indonesia, and my second child in Breda, Netherlands. Available in refreshing mint and fruity flavors, embrace the unexpected and say YES to Mentos freshness and fun.

The caramel Alpenliebe famous, unmistakable with its intense and enveloping mou taste, in the sugar-free version. PVM China also plays a leading role in process and product developments in deposited and chewy candies. Based on the Fruittella recipe they are inspired to create a peppermint flavoured candy to be later named Mentos. I am always recognized for my creative efforts, even when they are small process or workflow improvements.To me, innovation means taking a long-term view, engaging in continuous learning, and looking toward the future. Perfetti's motto "Always innovating what confectionary can do" is the DNA of our company and the guiding principle of our teams.

We offer our people the opportunity to meet their colleagues from our global network to share ideas, best practice and projects. We also give him/her a small silly gift to take home to remember the first day at Perfetti, and how sweet it is to work here. My professional development at Perfetti focuses not only on what will benefit me today, but also on my future potential and what my job may be two or three years from now.The factory produces both gums and candies and has the highest production capacity and most efficient production rates of our Indian plants. The images of the products are purely indicative, the products sent may undergo changes in packaging and format. I work in a very fast-paced and dynamic environment that could be incredibly stressful, but I don't take myself too seriously. It was formed in 2001 with the merger of the Italian-based company Perfetti SpA and the Dutch-based company Van Melle NV.

My managers support and encourage me to bring forth new ideas and offer opinions even when it impacts an area outside of my job function. But, when they realize that I work for the company that makes Mentos, Alpenliebe, Center Fresh, and Center Fruit, they always get excited and smile.In 2023 Perfetti Van Melle has closed the acquisition of Mondelēz International’s gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe.