Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) Limited is a globally renowned manufacturer of bespoke inclusions, toppings, and value-added confectionery ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Based in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company serves as the European arm of the Texas-headquartered Pecan Deluxe Candy Company, blending American innovation with local market adaptability. With over 60 years of heritage and a solid footprint in Europe, the company caters to leading global brands across sectors including ice cream, bakery, dairy, QSR, and beverages.

Core Business and Product Portfolio

Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) specializes in the development and production of customizable, ready-to-use inclusions and toppings, which enhance both the sensory and visual appeal of finished food products. The company’s product categories include:

Inclusions:

• Cookie Dough Pieces – Ready-to-eat, bake-stable dough pieces used in ice cream, bakery, and snacks
• Brownie Pieces – Moist, shelf-stable chocolate brownie chunks
• Praline Nuts – Coated nuts with caramelized or flavored shells
• Caramels – Soft or chewy bite-sized caramel inclusions
• Popping Candy – Effervescent ingredients for novelty effects
• Chocolate Shapes – Custom-moulded chocolate inclusions

Toppings:

• Fudge Pieces – Traditional and flavored fudge cubes
• Sprinkles – Colored sugar and chocolate-based decorative particles
• Toffees – Chewy or crunchy toffee bits
• Sugar Pearls – Glossy beads for cake and dessert decoration

Confectionery:

• Chocolate Cups
• Truffle Pieces
• Popping Boba – Juicy, flavor-filled pearls for beverages and desserts

Each product can be customized for size, flavor, color, and function depending on client applications and processing environments (frozen, baked, ambient, or high-humidity).

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Pecan Deluxe Candy’s core differentiators lie in its:

• Innovative R&D capabilities, offering rapid prototyping and concept-to-launch support
• Full in-house production for extrusion, panning, enrobing, and molding
• Strong expertise in clean label, non-GMO, gluten-free, and plant-based formulation
• Global supply chain management, allowing clients to scale internationally with consistent quality

The company’s ability to develop custom inclusion solutions tailored to brand storytelling and sensory goals makes it a strategic partner for new product development teams.

Manufacturing and Technical Capabilities

The Leeds-based European facility is fully equipped with:

• Extrusion lines for cookie dough and cereal-type products
• Panning and coating systems for nuts and candies
• Chocolate molding and enrobing lines
• High-capacity blending and packing systems

The site holds certifications for:

• BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standard)
• Kosher and Halal
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management

Its technical team supports co-creation with clients through pilot plant testing, sensory evaluation labs, and stability testing for high-performance food matrices.

Global Footprint and Client Segments

Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) serves clients across:

• United Kingdom and Ireland
• Germany
• France
• Benelux
• Nordic markets
• Middle East and South Africa

Client industries include:

• Ice cream and frozen desserts
• Dairy and yogurt
• Bakery and confectionery
• Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
• Ready-to-drink beverages

The company supplies both blue-chip multinationals and innovative food startups, thanks to its agile customization process and scalable manufacturing.

Innovation and Product Development

The company launches dozens of new SKUs annually and offers:

• Seasonal inclusion kits (e.g., for Halloween, Christmas, Summer launches)
• Flavor trend mapping, including global inspiration concepts like matcha, turmeric, Biscoff, and chili chocolate
• Functional inclusions, including protein-enhanced pieces and sugar-reduction formats

Its innovation pipeline is supported by real-time collaboration with sister sites in the U.S. and Thailand, ensuring access to global insights and ingredient platforms.

Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing

Pecan Deluxe Candy is actively investing in:

• Sustainable packaging initiatives
• RSPO-certified palm oil usage
• Reduction of food waste and energy consumption
• Ethical sourcing of cocoa, sugar, and nuts through certified global partners

Its environmental performance is monitored through internal audits and stakeholder engagement as part of broader CSR commitments.

Digital and Industry Engagement

The company maintains an active digital presence via:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Instagram

These platforms highlight product innovation, team insights, and event participation. Pecan Deluxe Candy also exhibits at major food expos like Fi Europe, ISM Cologne, and Gulfood Manufacturing, supporting ongoing client acquisition and brand visibility.

Strategic Outlook

Looking ahead, Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) is focused on:

• Expanding plant-based inclusion lines to support vegan innovation
• Enhancing digital sampling and product co-development platforms
• Increasing export penetration in Eastern Europe, MENA, and Asia-Pacific
• Broadening its clean-label and health-conscious portfolio in line with consumer trends

With its combination of creativity, technical excellence, and global reliability, Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) continues to be a go-to inclusion specialist for brands seeking innovation, indulgence, and differentiation in competitive markets.