About VBZ

VBZ is the representative of the confectionery industry's interests vis-à-vis politicians and public authorities at national, European, and at international level. Furthermore, the trade association is the spokesperson of the Dutch confectionery industry as regards the general public and the media. Next to that, it acts as a service provider, information broker, and problem solver for its members.

VBZ covers the following product groups:

• Chocolate products
• Fine bakery wares
• Boiled sweets, liquorice and sugar confectionery
• Snack products*
• Chewing gum
  
  *The product group 'snacks' covers savoury, spicy, and nut-based products. Examples are potato and vegetable crisps, peanuts flips, various nuts (peanuts and gourmet nuts), and nut mixes. The group also includes salt-based, cheese-based, and lye-dough pastries.