Matthijs, Frisia and Lonka: The Dutch Neighbors
Dutch and Swedish candy overlap closely, which is why Matthijs, Frisia and Lonka turn up alongside Scandinavian brands. Here is who they are.
Matthijs, Frisia, and Lonka are Dutch candy makers that sit alongside Swedish brands on the European pick-and-mix wall. Matthijs makes skull-shaped gummies, Frisia makes sour gummies, and Lonka makes soft caramel and fudge bites. Dutch and Swedish candy overlap so much that these brands feel right at home in a Swedish-style bag.
Matthijs: skull-shaped gummies
Matthijs is known for skull-shaped Dutch gummies, a close cousin to BUBS sour skulls. See the Matthijs range.
Frisia: sour gummies
Frisia makes sour gummy candy in the Dutch tradition, a natural fit next to Swedish sours. Browse Frisia.
Lonka: caramel and fudge
Lonka brings soft caramel and fudge bites, the chewy, milky end of the European wall. See Lonka.
Why they sit with Swedish candy
The Nordic and Dutch candy traditions overlap heavily, especially on licorice. Most European pick-and-mix mixes them freely. Build a bag.
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Gustav Lindqvist · Candy Master
Gustav grew up in Sweden on a strict Saturday-candy schedule, mixing his lördagsgodis bag at the lösgodis wall before he could spell salmiak. He has spent years tasting his way across Scandinavian candy, and now curates the range at TheSweetsTruck, from BUBS sour skulls to the saltiest licorice most people cannot finish.
Last updated 7/6/2026