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Type
Naamloze vennootschap
Industry
Confectionery
Predecessors
Founded
2001
Founder
Headquarters
Lainate, Italy
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Products
Confectionery
Revenue
2.40 billion
Number of
17000
employees
Manufacturing
The Manufacturing processes of Perfetti Van Melle India Private Limited are carried
out in the three manufacturing locations (Manesar, Chennai, and Rudrapur Plant)
with specific product ranges.The manufacturing activities are carried out under
controlled conditions: The product characteristics, specifications of material at
various stages and acceptance criteria are unambiguously defined, documented
and suitably compiled.
The critical activities bearing significant role in the output quality are executed
following well-defined Work Instructions.
Suitable and necessary automated or semi-automated machinery & facilities are
utilized.
Pre-defined sampling and test / inspection norms and schemes along with specific
devices for monitoring / measurement are carried out.
Product Release is done on the basis of in-process checks, norms and controls. The
quality of output is controlled by suitable batch making, in-process sample testing,
process monitoring etc. take care of the necessary output quality.
People
Our people are our most precious resource.
As a responsible player in the industry, it goes without saying that we apply the highest
standards to managing our most precious resource: the some 18,000 dedicated people
who make up Perfetti Van Melle.
Working environment
Our first priority is to provide our employees with a safe and healthy working
environment. Our ambition is to be fully compliant with local and international legislation
and industry standards.
Whats more, we want to give our employees meaningful jobs in which they can
contribute, grow and develop to the full, all in an inspiring environment where ambition,
performance, support, trust and collaboration reign supreme.
Along with our performance management and remuneration policies and processes, we
strongly support teamwork as a way of reaching and delivering an inspiring and
ambitious set of common goals. We recognise and reward competencies and
performance.
Opportunities
We provide plenty of opportunities for our employees to develop their competencies and
careers by giving them constructive feedback and coaching, involving them in projects
and by offering specific development programmes.
Diversity
Last but not least, we offer our employees a truly diverse and inclusive working
environment. At all our companies, we value diversity and do not tolerate discrimination,
unfair or unequal treatment in any way, shape or form.
Community
We support the communities in which we operate.
We also believe that sharing our skills, energy and resources with those who are in
need or are less fortunate is beneficial for us as well.
Our community engagement programmes vary from country to country, to reflect local
needs.
Environment
We are working towards long-term sustainability:
we will operate safely and responsibly and aim to
minimise our impact on the environment.
Everyone at Perfetti Van Melle understands that sustainability is both an individual and
collective responsibility.
All our operating companies have set targets and have developed programmes and
activities to make progress in environmental care. Some of our companies already
produce a Corporate Responsibility report highlighting results and goals for the future,
others will follow soon.
We are mainly focused on:
Reducing the energy, gas and water we use in our manufacturing processes
Reducing waste from manufacturing some of our units have embraced the
challenging goal of Zero Waste to Landfill
Product packaging
We are committed to reducing the weight of the packaging we use. We do this by using
lightweighting materials, eliminating unnecessary packaging and looking for alternative
materials that have less environmental impact or that are recyclable.
These initiatives are in place in most of our manufacturing sites.
Distribution
We aim to manufacture our products close to our sales markets whenever possible. Our
objective is to minimise imports and exports, reducing the environmental impact and
waste of energy involved in transporting goods.
Whenever possible, we also make significant use of combined road/rail transport, both
for imports and for domestic distribution. For exporting to distant markets we prefer to
use shipping rather than air freight, thus helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Supplier relationships
A primary goal of our corporate responsibility is to ensure that our consumers are
provided with flawless, high-quality and safe products. Perfetti Van Melle has a
Nutrition
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Ingredients
We aim to provide full nutritional information and calorie
labelling for our products wherever possible. This goal takes
into account that some of our products come in very small
packaging with little space for long statements.
Colouring
Flavours
We are committed to increasing the number of products we offer that are formulated
with natural flavours. Fruittella candies are a good example of a product line that only
uses natural flavours.
Gum base
Polyols
Polyols (sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol, mannitol and isomalt) are sugar alcohols and replace
sugar as a bulking agent in our sugar-free chewing gum and candies.
Polyols are non cariogenic: this means that most of the microorganisms that are
naturally present in the mouth do not feed on them when we eat, so preventing the
formation of acids that could dissolve tooth enamel.
The EFSA (European Food Safety Agency) has recognised that the consumption of
foods and drinks containing polyols instead of sugar contributes to maintaining tooth
mineralisation . The FDA (USA Federal Drug Administration) states that frequently
eating food high in sugar and starch between meals can encourage tooth decay. Sugar
alcohols may reduce the risk of tooth decay.
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Excessive consumption of polyols can have a laxative effect. Where products contain
more than 10% added polyols you will find the advisory statement "excessive
consumption may produce laxative effects".
Softeners
Softeners keep chewing gum soft and flexible. We use glycerine, a neutral thick liquid
that retains water in the gum, preventing it from drying out. Vegetable oil products are
also used as softeners.
Sugar
In our sugar-based chewing gums and candies, pure sugar (sucrose) and glucose syrup
are the key ingredients that sweeten the products. In addition to its sweetening
properties, sugar also acts as a bulking agent, giving texture and body to the product.
Sweeteners
EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA); Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of
health claims related to the sugar replacers xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt, erythritol, D-tagatose,
isomaltulose, sucralose and polydextrose and maintenance of tooth mineralisation by decreasing tooth
demineralisation (ID 463, 464, 563, 618, 647, 1182, 1591, 2907, 2921, 4300), and reduction of post-prandial
glycaemic responses (ID 617, 619, 669, 1590, 1762, 2903, 2908, 2920) pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC)
No 1924/2006. EFSA Journal 2011;9(4):2076. [25 pp.]. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2076.
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FDA, 21 CFR Ch. I (4110 Edition) 101.80 Health claims: dietary non-cariogenic carbohydrate
sweeteners and dental caries.
Using dental floss and/or an interdental brush to better remove plaque and food debris
from in between the teeth
Chewing gum not only tastes great, feels good and freshens your breath, it can also
deliver proven and important benefits for dental health.
Some of our products have been endorsed for their dental care benefits by the following
dental associations:
Healthier teeth
Sugar-free chewing gum has a valuable part to play in oral hygiene, especially after a
meal or an on the go snack when you are not able to brush your teeth immediately
afterwards.
Chewing gum stimulates the production of saliva, which helps to neutralise acids from
foods that may contribute to tooth decay. Chewing sugar-free gum has been shown to
stimulate the production of saliva by up to ten times the normal un-stimulated rate .
Health and food safety authorities state that chewing sugar-free gum after eating or
drinking helps neutralise plaque acids and restore correct acidity levels in the mouth .
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Sugar-free chewing gum also helps maintain dental mineralisation, preserving the
integrity of enamel which is essential for healthy teeth. Stimulated saliva can actually
help to repair early dental lesions by remineralising the tooths surface.
To obtain these beneficial effects, gum must be chewed at least three times a day for 20
minutes.
Some sugar-free chewing gums contain xylitol, a sweetener derived from birch bark.
Xylitol has the same sweetening effect as sugar, but its calorie content is 40% lower.
Many international studies confirm the positive effect of xylitol on oral health: as it is a
non-cariogenic substance it does not encourage tooth decay because it does not lower
plaque pH to the level associated with enamel demineralisation.
Whiter teeth
A sparkling smile helps us to communicate and socialise with others. Scientifically
proven ingredients like tripolyphosphates and baking soda in some chewing gums
contribute to maintaining the natural whiteness of teeth, helping to protect against the
formation of stains caused by smoke or drinks like coffee, tea and wine.
A moist mouth
By increasing saliva production, chewing gum reduces mouth dryness and maintains
the appropriate level of moisture in the oral cavity.
A healthy diet
Chewing gum provides sweetness, freshness and taste but has little
or no fat and does not contain salt.
A piece of sugar-free gum contains, on average, approximately 2 calories. This makes it
an enjoyable snack as part of a healthy diet, as it does not contribute significantly to
overall daily calorie intake.
In addition, where permitted by national laws and regulations, chewing gum is a useful
way to deliver some nutrients. It can easily be administered to children and adults,
comes in a variety of flavours and types and can target particular nutritional needs on a
local or national basis. For example, chewing gum can supplement calcium and fluoride
in the diet, helping to improve dental health, or provide vitamin C which helps the
immune system to function properly.
Calorie Intake
We are committed to improving our existing products and future
innovations in line with major public health challenges.
A healthy lifestyle requires a balanced diet and an appropriate calorie intake. Sugar
plays an important role in contributing to the required energy intake, which is necessary
for our bodies to work properly. It is important to get the balance right to ensure we have
enough energy for our activities and are not over-storing sugar supplies. Indeed, high
sugar intake and obesity have been linked to diseases such as diabetes and heart
disease.
The World Health Organisation has published a new guideline that confirms that added
sugars should make up less than 10% of total energy intake per day (50g). The
guideline suggests that sugar intake should be reduced to below 5% of the daily total
energy intake as a conditional recommendation. Five per cent of total energy intake is
equivalent to around 25 grams (around 6 teaspoons) of sugar per day.
Scientific information
We support scientific research on confectionery in direct
cooperation with key universities, scientific boards and
institutes.
The intention of this section is in no way, shape or form to advertise any product. We
simply intend to provide a quick overview of some of the most important topics in
chewing gum research. For further reference, please see the links to a choice of key
papers.
Chewing sugar-free gum stimulates the production of saliva which helps neutralize pH
and re-mineralize tooth enamel, thus reducing the risk of new caries
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Fresh breath
Chewing gum can help maintain fresh breath. Fresh breath is among the main drivers
for consuming mint-flavoured chewing gum. In standard mint gum, menthol delivers a
sensation of freshness and increased air flow, while its flavour perfumes the breath. The
cooling sensation comes from the interaction of menthol with cold receptors in the oral
and nasal mucosa: this means that the mouth feels cooler, even though the
temperature is not really changing.
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In addition, chewing gum can deliver functional ingredients targeting bad smelling
compounds such as volatile sulphur compounds (VSC) naturally produced by oral
bacteria. PVM-sponsored research demonstrates that the breath of volunteers chewing
a standard sugar-free gum has lower volatile sulphur compounds immediately after
chewing (VSC, bad smelling molecules). Saliva stimulation is the probable cause of this
effect. In the same test, when magnolia bark extract and zinc acetate are added to
chewing gum, a more intense effect is obtained, lasting up to one hour after chewing . In
this test gum is used to deliver specific functional ingredients, in fact zinc may directly
bind to VSC, while magnolia bark extract may interact with bacteria responsible for VSC
production.
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White teeth
In modern developed societies, having white teeth is of primary social importance.
Dental stains can become a significant cosmetic problem for many people. Chewing
sugar free gums can be beneficial in preventing chlorhexidine-induced stains . In a
recent clinical trial, chewing gum containing tripolyphosphates reduced tooth stain
better than a placebo sugar-free gum (PVM sponsored research). Tripolyphosphate, in
fact, can bind to teeth enamel and desorb proteins and stain deposits .
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14)Yankell SL, Emling RC. Efficacy of chewing gum in preventing extrinsic tooth
staining. J Clin Dent 1997;8(6):169-72.
15) Porciani PF, Perra C, Grandini S. Effect on dental stain occurrence by chewing gum
containing sodium tripolyphosphate--a double-blind six-week trial. J Clin Dent
2010;21(1):4-7.
16) Shellis RP, Addy M, Rees GD. In vitro studies on the effect of sodium
tripolyphosphate on the interactions of stain and salivary protein with hydroxyapatite. J
Dent 2005.
Psychological benefits
There are frequent reports on the positive effect of chewing gum in coping with stressful
situations or in keeping focus and concentration. From a scientific standpoint, the
absolute pioneer in this field was Hollingworth (1939) , but most papers in this field saw
publication during the last decade. For a review see Allen & Smith (2011) . A consistent
number of papers have been published afterwards .
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Other
Investigation on the effect of chewing gum in other conditions and research fields such
as in post-operative ileus , masticatory performance or brain behaviour is also
noteworthy.
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23) Hama Y, Kanazawa M, Minakuchi S, Uchida T, Sasaki Y. Properties of a colorchangeable chewing gum used to evaluate masticatory performance. J Prosthodont Res
2014.
24)Bracco P, Anastasi G, Piancino MG, Frongia G, Milardi D, Favaloro A, et al.
Hemispheric prevalence during chewing in normal right-handed and left-handed
subjects: a functional magnetic resonance imaging preliminary study. CRANIO
2010;28(2):114-21.
25) G. Anastasi PB, M.G. Piancino, G. Isola, G. Vaccarino, G. Santoro, A. Favaloro, C.
Milazzo, D. Buda. fMRI study in human brain during chewing. It. J. An. Embr.
2013;118(2 (S)):12.