Perfetti Van Melle is an Italian-Dutch multinational company and one of the world's largest manufacturers and marketers of confectionery and chewing gum. It was formed in 2001 through the merger of Italian-based Perfetti SpA and Dutch-based Van Melle NV. The company creates imaginative products and brands that are enjoyed in more than 150 countries. It is recognized as the sixth-largest confectionery manufacturer globally.