{"id":96,"date":"2025-07-09T09:33:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T09:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/candyempire.com.sg\/?page_id=96"},"modified":"2026-02-05T04:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T04:50:44","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/candyempire.com.sg\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Candy Empire <\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This story began in 1973, when a visionary Singaporean entrepreneur, embarked on a mission to sweeten the lives of his community. Seeing the lack of imported candy and chocolate available locally, he decided to import them himself.<\/p>

Starting as a small distribution company, he began introducing global confectionery icons into Singapore, including the legendary Chupa Chups lollipops. His passion for bringing quality sweets from around the world sparked a quiet revolution in local tastes, and the smiles they brought made one thing clear, \u201cThis is the beginning of a new empire\u201d<\/p>

With grit and determination, and often working out of modest setups, our founder built one of Singapore\u2019s earliest chocolate and candy distribution businesses, eventually reaching supermarkets, duty-free shops, and airport retailers.<\/p>

By 2003, his family transformed the wholesale and distribution business into a new kind of experience: the first Candy Empire store opened at Millenia Walk. A wonderland of international treats, it quickly became a destination for locals and tourists alike. It was a place where sweet dreams come true.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Spirit of Candy Empire<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Since then, our mission has remained unchanged: to curate and share the <\/span>best gourmet confectionery from around the world<\/b>. Confectionery with <\/span>quality<\/b>, <\/span>novelty<\/b>, and <\/span>variety<\/b> as our guiding stars.<\/span><\/p>

From <\/span>European chocolates<\/b> to <\/span>American classics<\/b>, <\/span>Australian cookies<\/b>, and <\/span>Asian delights<\/b>, we select every item with care, not just for taste, but for the joy it brings. We believe chocolate and candy are more than snacks. They are a universal language of celebration, nostalgia, and connection.<\/span><\/p>

At Candy Empire, we:<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Our Mission<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    To bring to you the newest products in the market, ensure top-notch quality in taste and provide you with more variety than you can ever ask for.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    We keep up with the latest trends in the market<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    We bring in only the finest products<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    We have something for everyone<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    A Homegrown Legacy, A World of Sweetness<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    More than 50 years later, <\/span>Candy Empire remains proudly family-owned<\/b>, with the same pioneering spirit of our founder alive in every store. Our shops have become part of Singapore\u2019s retail landscape welcoming thousands of locals, expats, and tourists every day.<\/span><\/p>

    We believe in promoti<\/span>ng our younger generations to appreciate real essence and timeless traditions in our community.<\/span><\/p>

    And above all, we believe in <\/span>sharing our passion<\/b>. One sweet moment at a time.<\/span><\/p>

    Candy Empire. Sweeten Every Moment.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    1973<\/div><\/div>
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    K. A. Zareena established<\/div>

    One of Singapore\u2019s pioneers in the import and export of international confectionery such as Chupa Chups lollipops.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    1982<\/div><\/div>
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    1st retail arm set up<\/div>

    K.A. Zareena sets up \u201cSweet House\u201d in Far East Plaza.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    2000<\/div><\/div>
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    Pearls @ Changi, was set up<\/div>

    Pearls @ Changi, was set up in Singapore\u2019s Changi Airport, making it one of the major players in confectionery travel retail. The name was subsequently changed to Candy Empire.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    2003<\/div><\/div>
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    Candy Empire\u2019s 1st Store<\/div>

    Candy Empire opened its first store at Millenia Walk gaining much public interest.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    2006<\/div><\/div>
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    Following the success of its flagship store<\/div>

    Candy Empire opened its second store at VivoCity. The prime location, spacious area and wide variety available here makes Candy Empire more popular.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    2014<\/div><\/div>
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    One of the biggest year for candy empire<\/div>

    With new stores at 313@Somerset, a gourmet store at Changi Airport T3 and a sport-themed at kallang Wave Mall.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    2017<\/div><\/div>
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    Candy Empire suntec city<\/div>

    Candy Empire opens at Suntec City Mall, East Atrium<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    2025<\/div><\/div>
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    Candy Empire Today<\/div>

    Till date Candy Empire has 4 outlets islandwide.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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