Malaco
Swedish candy institution from Malmö; salty licorice and foam classics. Wholesale by the case, shipped from California.
About Malaco
Malaco is a Swedish heritage candy brand founded in 1934 in Malmö, the name comes from "Malmö Lakrits Compani" (Malmö Licorice Company). Owned by Cloetta since 1993, Malaco anchors Sweden's lösgodis (loose-candy) culture with salty licorice, sour foam, and the Zoo and S-Märke sub-brands.
Founded in 1934 as Malmö Lakrits Compani, Malaco was a licorice specialist for decades before broadening into the wider Swedish pick-and-mix category. Cloetta acquired the brand in 1993 and continues to operate it as a flagship Nordic candy line, with production and distribution across Sweden, the Nordics, and specialty Scandinavian export markets.
Malaco's identity is built on three pillars: salty licorice (Sweden's signature confectionery flavor), foam-textured shapes like the Zoo Sour Monkeys and pineapple bites, and sour confectionery, including the spin-off S-Märke brand of S-stamped sour discs.
For US wholesale buyers, Malaco is the brand most often requested by Swedish-diaspora retailers, IKEA-adjacent specialty importers, and pick-and-mix programs introducing customers to lösgodis culture.
- Country of origin
- Sweden
- Headquarters
- Malmö, Sweden (production); Stockholm area (Cloetta group)
- Founded
- 1934
- Ownership
- Cloetta
Signature Malaco products
The flavors and shapes Malaco is best known for. All wholesale by the case from our LA warehouse.
- 01
Zoo Sour Monkeys
Pink sour foam candy molded as monkey shapes; a Malaco icon and pick-and-mix staple.
- 02
Pineapple Foam Bites
Yellow pineapple-shaped foam pieces, sweet-and-tart, common in Swedish lösgodis walls.
- 03
Salty Licorice Classics
Salmiakki licorice in multiple shapes, the category Malaco helped define internationally.
- 04
Djungelvrål
Super-salty licorice 'jungle scream' diamonds, one of Sweden's most extreme salmiakki products.
Frequently asked about Malaco
What is Malaco candy?
Malaco is a Swedish confectionery brand founded in 1934 in Malmö (the name is short for Malmö Lakrits Compani, Malmö Licorice Company). It's best known for salty licorice, foam-textured shapes like the Zoo Sour Monkeys, and the spin-off S-Märke sour disc line.
Who owns Malaco?
Malaco has been owned by Cloetta, the Stockholm-listed Swedish confectionery group, since 1993. Cloetta also owns Sportlunch, Polly, Kex, Plopp, Sperlari, and the Lonka fudge brand.
What is Malaco salty licorice?
Malaco was founded as a licorice maker and remains one of Sweden's leading producers of salmiakki, salty licorice flavored with ammonium chloride. Their range covers mild table licorice through to extreme-salty products like Djungelvrål.
Where can I buy Malaco candy in bulk?
TheSweetsTruck ships Malaco by the case from our Santa Fe Springs warehouse to approved B2B retailers across the US and Canada. Apply for a wholesale account to unlock case-pack pricing on the Malaco range.
What is Zoo candy from Malaco?
Zoo is Malaco's foam-candy sub-brand. The most recognized Zoo product is the Sour Monkey, a pink, sour-coated foam candy in the shape of a monkey, sold both as a standalone bag and as a pick-and-mix component.