The Riclan story began in the 1940s, in the city of Rio Claro, with the artisanal production of candy. Due to the great success, in 1963, the factory attracted new investment, went into lollipop production. in this period, our products had already spread throughout Brazil.
The strategy adopted by the company to gain new markets and offer quality products brought about, in 1973, the construction of a modern, 30,000 m2 factory. This phase marked the birth of the first candy with a frosty taste, which was an innovative product at the time. Another remarkable fact, at the time, was the initiation of exports to the demanding North American market.
Over the years, a variety of brands was created to strengthen the range and to add value to the business, such as Freegells, Buzzy, Pocket, My Toffee, Gomutcho, Go Jelly, Pop Mania and TNT. Riclan had also developed a strong line of work related to licensing characters and is recognized by being connected to young children.
In order to consolidate an expansion plan, in 2003, a new 200,000 m2 site was acquired in Rio Claro, and a modern distribution center and a new factory unit were installed. It allowed Riclan to gain a prominent position on the national and international scene. The company currently produces around 240 tons of product a day, which are distributed throughout the Brazilian territory and more than 50 countries such as United States, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and also most of countries in South and Central America.
