New Country manager Sweden appointed at Candyking

Jerker Bluhme, Director Large Accounts and part of the Swedish management team since beginning of the year, has been appointed new Country manager for Sweden, with effect as of October 1, 2014. Jerker previously was the Sales Director at SBS TV (Channel 5) and has a solid experience of confectionery from companies like Kraft Foods and Mars. Candyking’s current Country manager, Michael Westin, has after almost 5 years with the company decided to leave Candyking and pursue his career outside the company. During Michael’s time as Country manager, the Swedish sales company has broadened the business base by healthy growth both in terms of customers and concepts which has created a strong foundation to build on.

This information was made public on the 2nd of September 2014, at 19.00.

For more information, please contact
Fredrik von Oelreich, President & CEO, +46 (0)8 795 03 00

About Candyking
Candyking was founded in 1984 and is the leading supplier of pick & mix in the Nordic region, the UK & Ireland and Poland. Candyking currently has more than 10,000 retail outlets and offers stores a turnkey concept that includes products, displays and accompanying store and logistic services. Candyking’s confectionery concept and brands are Candyking, Karamellkungen, Premiyum and Candyking Favourites. In addition, Candyking is the leading pick & mix supplier of natural snacks in Sweden and Finland under the Parrot’s brand. In 2013, the company had about 1,000 employees and sales of about SEK 1.8 billion. More information is available at www.candyking.com