Mentos History
Who sparked the beginning of a Fresh New World? Scroll down and see the success story of Mentos.
1932
Mentos becomes a realityOn a train ride to Poland, brothers Michael and Pierre van Melle came up with the vision of a peppermint flavored caramel candy to go by the name of Mentos. This was the beginning of a Fresh New World.
1946
Perfetti was foundedPerfetti founded in Lainate, near Milan.
1950
New Mentos productionMentos production moved to Rotterdam. International orders to France, Germany and the UK marked the beginning of the New Freshness spreading across the world.
1960
Mentos in a rollThe sixties! Revolutions in fashion, sex, music and Mentos. The first Mentos roll found its way to consumers across the globe.
1973
New Mentos varietiesWhile the original Mentos was tickling the taste buds of The King of Nepal, new varieties were introduced. In the US, Mentos lovers got to try cinnamon and menthol, while European addicts were presented with fruit flavored mints.
1976
First TV CommercialMentos made its small screen debut with the first Fresh TV commercial.
1978
US office moved to ErlangerUS sales office moved to Erlanger, Kentucky where it currently resides.
2001
Perfetti Van Melle mergerThe year 2001 was a special year for Mentos that saw the Dutch company van Melle and the Italian company Perfetti join forces, making Mentos available in shops everywhere.
2005
Introduced Mentos GumMentos Gum made its debut in Europe and beyond. The refreshing taste, the unique shape and texture and many different flavors found new fans everywhere.
2009
Mentos Pure Fresh Sugarfree GumMentos Pure Fresh line makes its debut in the Philippines with the introduction of its sugarfree gums in pocket bottles
2010
Mentos Philippines Blows Up The World RecordPerfetti Van Melle Philippines recorded the most Mentos and soda fountains at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Manila.
2013
Mentos Pure Fresh Sugarfree MintsMentos Pure Fresh grows its family with the introduction its Sugafree Mints line.
2013
The Official Freshness Partner of the Voice of the PhilippinesMentos became the official Freshness Partner of the first season of the Voice of the Philippines.
2014
Introduced Mentos Strawberry MixMentos Strawberry Mix was launched with 3 mouth watering tastes of our favorite queen of fruits--sour burst, classic, and sweet vanilla.
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Van Melle was foundedvan Melle founded in Breskens, Netherlands.
