Who owns Smint?
Smint is owned by Perfetti Van Melle (the Netherlands), which has owned the brand since 1 June 2006.[1] Smint was founded in 1994 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 (1994–2006)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- Founded
- 1994
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Gum & mints
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Smint
Smint is a sugar-free mint launched in Spain in 1994, sold in a small plastic dispenser that releases one at a time, and it was created by the same company as Chupa Chups. Perfetti Van Melle acquired it with that business in 2006.
Ownership timeline of Smint
- 2006 – present Perfetti Van Melle [1] reported
Where Smint sits in Perfetti Van Melle
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Smint?
The parent company of Smint is Perfetti Van Melle, a family-owned company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Smint Spanish or Dutch?
Smint originated in Spain in 1994, but it is owned today by Perfetti Van Melle, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Smint is a Spanish-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Perfetti Van Melle owned Smint?
Perfetti Van Melle has owned Smint since 1 June 2006.
Who owned Smint before Perfetti Van Melle?
Smint was an independent company from its founding in 1994 until Perfetti Van Melle acquired it in 2006.
Is Smint still owned by Perfetti Van Melle?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Smint 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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