Who owns Mentos?
Mentos 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
- 1932
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Candy & sugar confectionery
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Mentos
Mentos are chewy dragees created in the Netherlands in 1932, sold in a roll. The brand became an internet phenomenon in the 2000s when videos showed that dropping the mints into diet cola produces a violent eruption, a reaction the company embraced rather than discouraged.
Ownership timeline of Mentos
- 1932 – present Perfetti Van Melle [1] reported
Where Mentos sits in Perfetti Van Melle
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Mentos?
The parent company of Mentos is Perfetti Van Melle, a family-owned company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Mentos Dutch?
Yes. Mentos originated in the Netherlands in 1932 and its owner, Perfetti Van Melle, is also headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Mentos still owned by Perfetti Van Melle?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Mentos 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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