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Main ICGA Member Companies

• Arcor Group

  Arcor is a leading industrial group which specializes in the manufacture of sugar confectionery, cookies & crackers, chocolate, ice cream and other foodstuffs. It was born 60 years ago as a candy factory in the city of Arroyito, Córdoba (Argentina), with the aim of offering quality products at a fair price to consumers all over the world. At present, Arcor is the world's first candy manufacturer and the main exporter of confectionery from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru. Additionally, Bagley Latinoamérica S.A., Danone and Arcor's joint venture, is the largest cookies & crackers company in South America.

• Cafosa, a RB Group company

  Cafosa was founded in Barcelona in 1979 to produce and sell gum base and provide technical support to chewing gum manufacturers around the world. After its geographical expansion in the late 90s, Cafosa became a subsidiary of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in 2004, which four years later was acquired by Mars Inc. In October 2022, Cafosa was acquired by RB Group (Grupo Resinas Brasil), the world leading producer of plant-based resins. Cafosa’s aim has always been to create different experiences for consumers and with its customers to build an inspiring category. Hence, in 2014, Cafosa diversified its core business and created Cafosa Health, a business unit dedicated to bringing medical and functional chewing gum to the market. Choosing the right gum base is therefore critical to the success of chewing gum products. It is the key ingredient that determines the texture, elasticity, bubble formation and flavour retention of chewing gum and bubble gum products. Cafosa has around a 100 of different types of gum base in its portfolio to respond to the diversity of shapes and technological needs of bubble gum and chewing gum products manufacturers.

• Cloetta

  Cloetta, founded in 1862, is a leading confectionery company in the Nordic region, The Netherlands, and Italy. Cloetta manufactures and markets sugar confectionery, chocolate products, pastilles and chewing gum. In total, it has number 1 and 2 positions in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium and Italy and is also present in Germany and  many other markets Cloetta products are sold in more than 50 markets worldwide.

• Continental Confectionary Company (CCC)

  Continental Confectionery Company has been established in 2009 as a 50/50 joint venture between GUMLINK (Europe’s well known gum manufacturer-1915) and YILDIZ HOLDING (Türkiye’s leading FMCG group which owns brands like Godiva, McVitie’s, and Ülker-1944). In 2010, a brand-new factory was built in Türkiye in order to offer high quality chewing gum and candy to the global market. With unique expertise, state-of the art development and production capabilities, Continental Confectionery Company (CCC) offers a full-line of high-quality brands within a range of various categories like chewing gum, mints, jelly, liquorice and candy.  The leading brands Yupo & Oneo & Yildiz comprise many of the currently best-selling and pioneering innovations in the market in all of the related confectionery, including chewing gum, categories.

• Fimcobase

  Fimcobase was founded in 1996 at "Borgy El-Arab City Egypt",specializing in the gum base industry, Fimcobase is the major producer of gum base in Egypt and neighboring countries. Covering most of the Egyptian market, Middle East, and some countries in Asia and Latin America.

• Fertin Pharma

  Fertin helps leading global brands create pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products to support healthier living. We develop and manufacture innovative oral and intra-oral delivery systems that enhance the efficacy of your active and functional ingredients – without compromising on taste-masking, texture and the consumer experience. With more than 900 employees across our R&D centres and manufacturing facilities in Canada, Denmark and India, we produce approximately 3 billion units a year, used by consumers all over the world. Fertin was acquired by Philip Morris International on July 1, 2021. Fertin pharma produced extruded chewing gums and compressed chewing gums 

• Mars Wrigley

  Mars Wrigley is the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints, and fruity confections. With beloved global brands like M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, DOUBLEMINT®,  SKITTLES® and STARBURST®, Mars Wrigley Confectionery brings smiles to faces around the world. Globally, the business employs more than 30,000 Associates, operates in about 70 countries and distributes its brands in more than 180 countries. Mars Wrigley is globally headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated. Based in McLean, VA, Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century long history, and more than 100,000 Associates in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit www.mars.com.

• Maykim (Maya Kimya San. ve Tic. A.S.)

  Maykim Gumbase Company (Maya Kimya San. ve Tic. A.S.) was established in 2001. Although it is a fairly new company, the legendary name of chewing gum industry Mr. Y. Pepo Pasarel’s 50 years gum and gumbase experience helped found Maykim. Maykim manufactures in its new modern factory located in Tekirdag-Corlu; it is based on 10.000m² field and the building is 5.000m². Maykim has the capacity to produce up to 10 000 tons of gumbase per year. Maintaining its place as domestic market leader, the company focuses primarily on exporting its products to the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia.

• Gumcorp (pvt) Ltd.

  Gumcorp is the largest producer of gum base in Pakistan having thirty years of experience in the confectionary and allied industries. Gumcorp started as producers of packaging material in 1967 and entered the gum base industry in 1980 as an agent of an international gum base producer. Local production of gum base started in 1993 in a joint venture with a European producer. Gumcorp became a completely independent gum base producer in 1998.

• Lotte

  Lotte was founded in 1948 and this year celebrates its 65th year. The company name of LOTTE comes from the nickname of Lotte for Charlotte, the heroine in the novel The Sorrows of Young Werther,  written by the great German literary figure Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and this name was used to represent the desire for the company to be loved by everyone.  Today Lotte has grown into a general sweets producer familiar as "The Sweetheart of Your Mouth",  though the wide variety of products Lotte offers including chewing gum.

• Mondelēz International

  Mondelēz International is the world's largest chocolatier, biscuit baker and candy maker, and the second-largest maker of gum. Every day, their employees create delicious moments of joy by sharing the world's favorite brands-including Cadbury, Jacobs, LU, Milka, Nabisco, Oreo, Tang and Trident.

• Perfetti Van Melle

  Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide. Employing over 18.000 associates and operating in 35 countries throughout the world, Perfetti Van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Its corporate headquarters are located in Lainate (Italy) and Breda (The Netherlands). The global expansion of Perfetti Van Melle accelerated after the merger of Perfetti Spa and Van Melle N.V. in March 2001. In July 2006 the Group acquired the Spanish company Chupa Chups, famous all over the world for its lollypops. Perfetti Van Melle produces and markets global brands as Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Alpenliebe, Frisk and Smint. Its main chewing gum brands include Mentos Gum, Vivident, Happydent, Vigorsol, Daygum, Brooklyn, Center and Big Babol. In addition to these international brands, the company offers a wide range of products which find their uniqueness and popularity in local markets.

• Remik (Remik Kimya Sanayii ve Ticaret A.Ş.)

  Remik was established in 1982 in İstanbul to produce gum base required for gum production of “Kent Gıda A.Ş.” which is a leading company in the Turkish confectionery market. Remik developed and improved itself to answer the requirements and needs of this leading confectionery company. With experience that has increased throughout years, production and quality understanding have also reached the highest level. Since 2002, Remik started to operate as an independent organization, serving and presenting its experience and knowledge in gum technology to customers all around the world. Since then, Remik  has become a leading gumbase manufacturer in Turkey and a sustainable business partner for its stakeholders both in and outside Turkey.

Scientific Institutes working on Chewing Gum benefits and technology

• FDI – World Dental Federation

  FDI - World Dental Federation (FDI)  serves as the principal representative body for more than one million dentists worldwide, developing health policy and continuing education programs, speaking as a unified voice for dentistry in international advocacy, and supporting member associations in oral health promotion activities worldwide. Over the years, it has developed programs, initiatives, campaigns, policies and congresses, always with a view to occupying a space that no other not-for-profit group can claim. FDI works at the international and national levels through its own activities and those of its members. FDI is in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and is a member of the World Health Professionals Alliance (WHPA).

• European Food Information Council (EUFIC)

  The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is a non-profit organization which communicates science-based information on nutrition, health, food safety and quality, to help consumers to be better informed when choosing a well-balanced, safe, and healthful diet.

Other trade associations relevant to chewing gum products

• Calorie Control Council (CCC)

  The Calorie Control Council, established in 1966, is an international non-profit association representing the low-calorie food and beverage industry. Today it represents manufacturers and suppliers of low-calorie and light foods and beverages, including the manufacturers and suppliers of more than two dozen different alternative sweeteners and other low-calorie ingredients.

• EU Food Specialty Ingredients

  Specialty food ingredients have technological and/or functional benefits and are essential in providing today’s consumer with a wide range of tasty, safe, healthy, affordable, qualitative and sustainably produced food. They are key segment in the European food industry that is used in many of consumer foods and have consequently become part of our daily life. EU Specialty Food Ingredients is THE voice of specialty food ingredients in Europe. EU Specialty Food Ingredients represents its members by: engaging with authorities for the continued development of a fair regulatory environment; being a transparent and credible partner, committed to science and knowledge sharing; developing understanding of the role and benefits that specialty food ingredients play today and tomorrow, starting with food manufacturers. And thus: increasing trust in specialty food ingredients towards the relevant stakeholders.

• International Sweeteners Association (ISA)

  The International Sweeteners Association AISBL is an international non-profit organisation with scientific aims representing suppliers and users of low/no calorie sweeteners, including tabletop sweetener manufacturers. Established over 35 years ago, the ISA is recognised by the European Commission, national and international regulatory and public health authorities, and the World Health Organisation, and has Non-Government Observer status with the Codex Alimentarius Commission which establishes international food standards. The ISA’s mission is to provide healthcare professionals, researchers, regulatory bodies, policy makers, the media and consumers with science-based information to support public understanding of the safety and benefits of low/no calorie sweeteners.

Food safety authoritative bodies

• European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

  The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the keystone of European Union (EU) risk assessment regarding food and feed safety. In close collaboration with national authorities and in open consultation with its stakeholders, EFSA provides independent scientific advice and clear communication on existing and emerging risks.

Regulatory references

• European Union legislation

  EUR-Lex provides free access to European Union law and other documents considered to be public. The website is available in 23 official languages of the European Union. The contents of the site amount to some 2, 815, 000 documents with texts dating back to 1951. The database is updated daily and every year around 12, 000 documents are added.