Mentos: In 1932 the Van Melle brothers took a train to Poland. This trip sparked the beginning of a Fresh New World. They had a vision of a peppermint flavored caramel candy to go by the name of Mentos. Mentos were manufactured in The Netherlands. By 1973 new varieties were introduced. In the US, Mentos lovers got to try cinnamon and menthol, while European addicts were presented with fruit flavored mints.