Company description:
Leaf International is market leader in the chewing gum, pastilles and candy markets in the Netherlands,
Finland and Sweden and a top player in an additional number of European countries. Headquartered in Oosterhout,
the Netherlands, the company has 11 manufacturing plants across Europe and owns a number of strong European brands.
Products include sugared and sugar-free gum, pastilles, wine gums, liquorices, peppermints, nougat and chews which are sold in more than 50 different countries.
Leaf International was acquired by Nordic Capital Fund V together with CVC Capital Partners in 2005.
During Nordic Capital’s ownership there has been a strong focus on improving profitability through operational
improvements including purchasing and production.
A new manufacturing facility has been opened in Slovakia. In Italy, an important add-on acquisition was completed in
2007 and the non-core French business was divested. Focus is following the successful restructuring on initiating to
drive top-line growth and expand the reach of the strong brands.
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