What is "vanparys"

Vanparys-Candihold is a Belgian confectionery company created in 1889 by Felix Vanparys in Brussels near the Sablon. The company produces chocolate and sugar coated confections (i.e. almonds, nuts etc.), but is particularly known for its dragées (sugar-coated chocolate and almonds), which feature often in Christian and Islamic traditions and celebrations. The recipe and preparation of its dragées, dating back over 125 years ago, are still followed today.

In 2012, Vanparys extended its range of confections to include a gourmet range of chocolate-coated nuts, fruits and coffee beans – as well as a variety of seasonal confectioneries such as praliné eggs and fondant chicks for Easter.

Presently the company is located in Evere, Brussels, and exports to many countries including the Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, UK, Germany, Poland, China, Turkey, Tunisia, Japan and Portugal.

Each season, Vanparys introduces a range of new colours to its palette.