Caramelos Cerdán

Hard-candy manufacturing

Caramelos Cerdán S.L. is a hard-candy manufacturer based in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, Spain, serving retail customers and business buyers. The company describes itself as a European leader in hard-candy manufacturing and operates under the legal name Candymur S.L.

History and international reach

Founded in 1914, this family-owned company combines modern technology with artisanal-style production. It sells in more than 35 countries, with international sales accounting for about 60% of the total. Since 1980, it has exhibited at international trade shows including ISM, SIAL, ANUGA, YUMMEX, PLMA, PSI, BIOFACH, and FOODEX.

Facilities and production

In June 2005, the company moved into a 20,000-square-meter facility with modern production lines and capacity to make 22,000 kilograms per day. It has its own R&D&I and design departments, as well as an in-house printing area for customer projects.

Product lines

• Cerdán range: hard candies, lollipops, and assorted formats.
• Custom candy made with customers’ own brands and recipes.
• Private-label candy for distributors.
• Health-focused candy and the BioMoments line.
• Candy for pharmacies.
• Seasonal and event candy for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Carnival, Easter, weddings, baptisms, birthdays, and parades.

Formats and product attributes

The company offers 17 formats, from 1.6-gram round candies to 19.5-gram maxi lollipops, as well as special shapes such as Alien, Pie, Bear, and Hand. Lollipops come in several sizes. Product attributes listed by the company include organic, vegan, compostable, sugar-free, reduced-sugar, functional, allergen-free, and availability that meets Halal, Kosher, and FDA requirements.

Contact

Address: Paraje los Bastidas, no number, 30700 Torre Pacheco, Murcia, Spain. Phone: +34 968 57 80 03. Email: info@carameloscerdan.com.