_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ BIP
Group
Sweet
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How BIP Group is using its growth to bring smiles to more children
BIP Group is an inventor , manufacturer , and distributor in one , combining highquality confectionery products with nostalgic , fun toys and novelty items . Headquartered in the Netherlands , BIP Group has offices in the UK , Germany , France , Spain , and Poland , with operations extending across Europe and into North Africa .
Lee Fretwell , Head of Commercial , shares more details : “ The group is circa £ 50 million in turnover , and that ’ s split across the different countries within the group . The UK makes up around 40 percent of that . We offer private label , licensed , and branded third-party candy and toy novelty ranges .”
Lee elaborates on the company ’ s product range : “ Under our licensed range , we have brands like Paw Patrol , Marvel , Disney , and Stitch , to name a few . Across our third-party branded ranges , we have well-known brands such as Gummi Zone and Pop Ups , and we have launched Funriders , Mouthglower , and Magic Rainbow during 2024 . We also have seasonal products and licenses that we can sell across all seasons , such as Halloween , Christmas , Valentine ’ s , and Easter . During summer , this could come in the form of a cool fan or water shooter , while at Christmas , it could be a candy cane or character-based lollipop , which can be hung on a Christmas tree .”
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