Costa Brava Resident-March 2008 number 31
Chupachups lollipops are one of Catalunya's most popular exports.
In 1958, Catalan confectioner Eric Bernat invented the lollipop. He called it GOL and it became Chupa Chups. Fifty years on, this global confectionary phenomenon is celebrating its golden anniversary.
The Chupa Chups is sold in 168 countries. The family company Chupa Chups was the pride of Catalunya and one of the bestknown Spanish businesses ever, with worldwide sales of euros 40,000 milion. The wole company was sold in 2006 to enormous multinational Perfetti van Melle (producers of Mentos and Happy Dent).
Strawberry is the most popular flavour worldwide, while top choice among boys is Cola and girls prefer Peach.
Chupachups lollipops are one of Catalunya's most popular exports.
In 1958, Catalan confectioner Eric Bernat invented the lollipop. He called it GOL and it became Chupa Chups. Fifty years on, this global confectionary phenomenon is celebrating its golden anniversary.
The Chupa Chups is sold in 168 countries. The family company Chupa Chups was the pride of Catalunya and one of the bestknown Spanish businesses ever, with worldwide sales of euros 40,000 milion. The wole company was sold in 2006 to enormous multinational Perfetti van Melle (producers of Mentos and Happy Dent).
Strawberry is the most popular flavour worldwide, while top choice among boys is Cola and girls prefer Peach.
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