GICOPA

Gicopa is a Belgian artisanal confectionery company based in Sprimont near Liège, with roots dating back to 1895. It produces traditional boiled sweets using recipes passed down through generations, and it presents itself as a small but efficient family business with a strong heritage and a modern, customer-oriented approach. The company serves both retail and professional customers in Belgium and abroad. Its candies are sold through thousands of small shops and major Belgian retailers, and Gicopa also exports to more than 10 countries, including the United States. The brand positions itself around craftsmanship, quality, and competitive pricing, while staying focused exclusively on confectionery. Key Offerings Traditional boiled sweets : A broad range of hard candies made in the traditional way from cooked sugar. The assortment includes classic Belgian specialties and fruit, citrus, herbal, and vintage-style flavors. Signature Vraie Violette de Liège® : Gicopa’s best-known product, this violet-flavored candy is presented as a nostalgic Liège specialty and the company’s most popular sweet. Assorted flavor ranges : The catalog includes mixes and single-flavor candies such as citrus assortments, fruit assortments, cherry, raspberry, lemon, bergamot, rhubarb, honey-lemon, cola, cinnamon, pine, eucalyptus, anise, kiwi, melon, pineapple, and more. Gummies and pectin sweets : Gicopa also offers gummy-style products, including violet gummies, fruit gummies, and frog-shaped gummies made with pectin. Vintage presentation formats : Selected assortments are available in glass jars and metal tins, offering a more giftable or nostalgic retail format. Core Values Tradition : The company emphasizes recipes transmitted from generation to generation and a long confectionery heritage dating back to the late 19th century. Natural ingredients : Gicopa states that it uses only natural colorants, derived from fruits, vegetables, and plants, and highlights local ingredients such as Belgian beet sugar. Vegan and allergen-free : The brand says its products contain no gelatin, are vegan, and are free from allergens, making them suitable for a wide range of consumers. Quality and craftsmanship : Production is carried out by a small team of skilled confectioners, with an emphasis on careful preparation and strict quality standards. Responsiveness and flexibility : For professional customers, Gicopa highlights a tailored, reactive service and the ability to label or print in real time in the customer’s chosen language. Unique Aspects A heritage brand from Liège : Gicopa traces its origins to 1895 and is closely associated with Liège, especially through its signature Vraie Violette de Liège® candy. Exclusive focus on confectionery : The company stopped biscuit production in 2019 to concentrate entirely on sweets, sharpening its identity as a candy specialist. International reach from a small team : Despite employing only 8 people, Gicopa sells in more than 10 countries and continues to grow exports year by year. Certified food safety : Gicopa has been FSSC 22000 certified since 2017, underlining its food-safety and quality management standards. Retail and trade presence : Its products are distributed in Belgium through thousands of small stores and major chains such as Carrefour, Delhaize, and Colruyt, while the company also appears regularly at SIAL Paris and ISM Cologne.