A rich mix of innovation and evolution is in evidence at one of Spain ’ s oldest companies , as Business Review Europe reports

With almost 300 years of history producing sweets and chocolates , Confectionary Holding is one of Spain ’ s oldest companies . It has two manufacturing bases – one in Jijona ( Alicante ) and one in Alcaudete ( Jaen ) – as well as facilities in Chile and Morocco where it sources raw materials such as almonds . There are seven distinct brands within the group , producing a range that includes nougats , chocolates , truffles and marzipans . Andrés Cortijos , the General Manager , describes the markets it operates in : “ Spain is our biggest market with around 65 to 68 percent of our sales , and then our biggest foreign markets are South America , thanks to the similarities between our cultures ,