A Little About Us

The history of Riclan began in the 1940s in the city of Rio Claro, São Paulo, with the artisanal production of candies that were sold at the railway station to passengers traveling on the Companhia Paulista de Estradas de Ferro.

Due to the great success of the candies, IG Teixeira was founded, and several employees were hired. In 1963, the factory received new investments, began producing lollipops, and was renamed Fábrica de Balas São João. During this period, our flavors were already reaching consumers throughout Brazil, with production of 1.5 tons of products per day.

The company’s strategy of expanding into new markets while offering high-quality products led to the opening, in 1973, of a modern 30,000 m² factory. This period marked the launch of Brazil’s first “chilled candy” with collectible stickers, an innovative product for its time. Another important milestone was the beginning of exports to the demanding U.S. market. From that point on, the world began to discover the delicious taste of São João products.

With a modern manufacturing structure and the development of new products, important brands were launched. In 1978, the fun Buzzy chewing gums arrived on the market and became a major success, thanks to their colorful collectible stickers and variety of flavors.

The company’s continuous pursuit of modern and differentiated products led, in 1985, to the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment. With this investment, Fábrica de Balas São João launched the refreshing Freegells hard candies, a product line that added value to its portfolio and, to this day, holds an important position in the Brazilian candy market.

Seeking to globalize its brands, at the beginning of the 2000s, Fábrica de Balas São João adopted a new corporate identity and became Riclan S.A.

Over the years, several brands have been created, strengthening the company’s portfolio and adding value to the business. Launches such as Freegells, Buzzy, Pocket, My Toffee, Gomutcho, Go Jelly, Pop Mania, Energy Mix and TNT demonstrate the quality and innovation of our product lines.

Riclan has also developed a strong licensing business and is recognized by the market for launching modern products connected to children and teenagers, featuring some of the most sought-after entertainment licenses.

As part of its expansion plan, in 2003 the company acquired a new 200,000 m² site in Rio Claro, where a modern distribution center and a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility were established. The quality of the raw materials used, the continuous modernization and updating of our industrial facilities, and the ongoing training and specialization of our employees have enabled Riclan to establish a strong position in both the domestic and international markets, making it one of the most innovative companies in the candy industry.

Today, the company produces approximately 240 tons of products per day, distributed throughout Brazil and to more than 50 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Czech Republic, Romania, Argentina, Peru, Chile, and others.

Environment

Committed to environmental awareness, Riclan sorts and treats its waste, helping to minimize its environmental impact.

Riclan applies state-of-the-art Quality Management methodologies, encouraging employees to embrace and bring the principles of quality and environmental preservation into their homes.

Recycling means transforming used materials into new products, reducing the need to extract new raw materials—for example, by avoiding the need to cut down trees to produce paper.

By recycling our waste, we help protect the planet, preserve raw materials and save energy. That is why Riclan does its part: more than half of its industrial waste is recycled, including paper and cardboard, plastics, metals and glass. Recycling one ton of plastic, for example, saves approximately 130 kilograms of oil. Aluminum cans can take up to 100 years to decompose. Recycling one ton of paper can save approximately 22 trees, consume 71% less electricity and generate 74% less air pollution than producing new paper. Recycling one ton of glass uses approximately 70% less energy than manufacturing new glass.

At Riclan, water is used both in the manufacturing process and for cleaning equipment. The water is treated before being returned to the city’s sewage system, free from industrial residues.

Riclan’s industrial wastewater treatment plant operates 24 hours a day and has the capacity to treat up to 120 cubic meters of water, equivalent to approximately 600,000 cups of water per day.

Social Responsibility

PIPA – INTERNAL HIV/AIDS PREVENTION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM

Investing in social responsibility means investing in quality of life. Riclan therefore develops projects focused on the health, education and well-being of its employees.

The PIPA program (Internal HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Program) was launched in 2007 and is one of the most important initiatives within Riclan’s social responsibility efforts. It was inspired by the Millennium Declaration, a global movement launched in 2000. The Millennium Declaration represents a commitment by the 190 member countries of the United Nations (UN) to the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): eradicating extreme poverty and hunger; achieving quality education; promoting gender equality and empowering women; reducing child mortality; improving maternal health; combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases; ensuring environmental sustainability; and promoting global partnerships for development.

Since 2007, the PIPA program has aimed to reduce the vulnerability of the community to HIV infection. To achieve this, ongoing initiatives provide information on disease prevention and support.

During the first stage of the project, Riclan conducted a CAP survey (Center for AIDS Prevention Studies) to assess employees’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS. Participants were made aware of global, national and local statistics on transmission and the number of people infected. After three training modules involving all employees across the country, an ongoing action plan was implemented, focusing on key dates such as Carnival, Valentine’s Day and World AIDS Day.

PIPA receives ongoing support and partnership from CTA/COAS and the Municipal STD/AIDS Program of Rio Claro. Since 2009, Riclan has also been a member of CEAIDS (Business Council for HIV/AIDS Prevention in the Workplace of the State of São Paulo), promoting and strengthening corporate social responsibility initiatives in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Among the awards received by the program are the Incentive Award Trophy at the 3rd and 4th editions of the CEN AIDS in the Workplace Award, in 2007 and 2008, respectively.

Health

VIDA LEVE – BE HEALTHY

With the growing number of people affected by obesity in Brazil, and recognizing the health risks associated with excess weight, the Vida Leve Program was implemented at Riclan in June 2012 in partnership with SESI. Its goal was to encourage healthier eating habits and, consequently, improve employees’ well-being and quality of life.

The program consisted of several stages, including laboratory tests, educational lectures, nutritional consultations, weekly weigh-ins and the development of a special menu for Riclan’s employee restaurant.

In addition to ongoing support from the Occupational Health Physician, employees may be referred, according to their individual needs, to specialists such as cardiologists and endocrinologists. Nutritional support is provided through individual consultations, offering personalized guidance and recommendations.

To encourage employees who were following the health professionals’ recommendations, individual weigh-ins were conducted weekly, with a monthly award for the employee who had achieved the greatest weight loss.

PINK OCTOBER

Internationally recognized and celebrated, Pink October is a popular movement dedicated to the fight against breast cancer, encouraging participation from individuals, companies and organizations. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, with approximately 1.15 million new cases reported annually. In Brazil alone, approximately 52,000 new cases were reported between 2012 and 2013. (Source: portalsaude.saude.gov.br).

The main objective of the “Pink October Program” was to encourage female employees and employees’ wives aged 40 and over to undergo annual mammograms.

To contribute to reducing these rates, the project focused on raising awareness about the importance of early diagnosis through mammography. At Riclan, mastologist and oncologist Dr. André Coroa gave a lecture on breast cancer prevention and treatment. In addition, training was provided by the Rede Rioclarense de Combate ao Câncer, Carmen Prudente and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, with the objective of training employees to become information multipliers.

In addition to these awareness campaigns, initiatives were carried out with all employees wearing pink, featuring the message: “Riclan supports the fight against breast cancer.” Outside the factory, information stands distributed educational materials on the subject, and the tower on Avenida Rio Claro was illuminated in pink.

Relatório Lei N° 14.611/2023 - Matriz

Relatório Lei N° 14.611/2023 - Filial

Riclan
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