Regal acquires Mondoux Confectionery
By Food in Canada Staff
Business Operations Confectionery Editor pick Mondoux Confectionary Quebec Regal ConfectionsThis is Regal's third acquisition in the past three years
Regal Confections acquires Mondoux Confectionary, a Quebec-based confectionery provider with the brands Sweet Sixteen (gummies) and Giacomo (chocolate).
Mondoux was founded in 1967 by Normand Mondoux. Jean and Yvan Mondoux joined the company as the second generation in 1975 and 1982 respectively, and the third generation, comprising Marie-Josée, Jean-Philippe, and Sébastien Mondoux, joined the management team in 2020. Today, Mondoux operates out of a 90,000-sf facility in Laval, Que., which houses the company’s head office and co-packing operation. The 22,000-sf Giacomo chocolate factory, also in Laval, is a stone’s throw away from the company’s headquarters.
In 2010, Jean Mondoux created the Sweet Sixteen brand by mixing 16 distinct candies in a bag. Today, Sweet Sixteen is one of the leading gummy, licorice, and marshmallow brands in Quebec.
“We are incredibly proud of the impact our company has had for six decades, creating fun and lifelong memories for consumers. We are excited to partner with Regal to uphold our family values and foster growth for our customers and brand partners, relying on Regal’s ~65 years of experience representing prestigious brands via its coast-to-coast coverage model across all sales channels,” said Jean Mondoux, chair, Mondoux.
“Confectionery Mondoux and the Mondoux family have a long and well-earned reputation in the industry. This family-owned business has a rich culture and legacy. Over the years, we’ve been a friendly competitor and supplier to Mondoux. They’ve carved an enviable market niche in convenience & gas (C&G), especially in Quebec. In fact, many of our own products distributed in the Quebec C&G channel are sold through Mondoux’s franchise delivery model. Sweet Sixteen is a true complement to our product range and allows us to deepen our presence in the everyday confectionary category across Canada. I am pleased to partner with the Mondoux family and welcome Jean Mondoux to Regal’s board. Mondoux’s president, Mathieu Pilon, will continue in his role and will lead Mondoux as a separate entity,” added Hani Basile, president and CEO of Regal.
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