ZETA ESPACIAL RECEIVES TWO NEW AWARDS IN 2026
ZETA ESPACIAL continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in confectionery innovation with the addition of two prestigious awards in 2026. These recognitions celebrate the company’s ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner and an industry pioneer with a presence in more than 70 countries.
ZETA ESPACIAL has been named ACQ5 Spain Food Manufacturing Company of the Year 2026, while Dotty Escolà de Bruijn has received the ACQ5 CEO of the Year 2026 Award.
The company has been honored with the 2026 Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute (Brussels).
ZETA ESPACIAL, founded by Ramón Escolà, a chemical engineer from IQS (Sarrià Chemical Institute), created the legendary popping candy Peta Zetas® in 1979. Since then, its crackling candy has brought smiles to millions of children and adults alike and is now enjoyed in countries across five continents.
In 2002, the company took on the challenge of establishing a direct presence in the Americas. Under the name Pop Rocks Inc. (Atlanta, GA), it began distributing its range of popping candy products directly in the United States through its own sales team, covering the entire market. The company also established an administrative office with local staff responsible for logistics and customer service.
Mexico is another country where the company established a direct presence through its subsidiary, Zeta Espacial Industrial SA de CV. With a production and packaging facility and offices in Toluca, State of Mexico, the subsidiary is responsible for serving the needs of customers throughout the Americas.
ZETA ESPACIAL is a family-owned company now in its second generation and is currently led by Dotty Escolà de Bruijn. As it approaches its 50th anniversary, the company continues to expand the sale of its broad retail confectionery range to markets across all five continents. Its brand Pop Rocks® is one of the most recognized confectionery brands in the world. Thanks in part to a famous urban legend dating back to the 1970s, Pop Rocks® has become part of American popular culture and has established itself as the original and leading popping candy brand in the United States and many international markets.
The company also operates a strong Bulk Division that supplies popping candy as an ingredient for a wide variety of applications in the Food Industry, including ice cream, chocolate, bakery products, cereals, yogurt and beverages, and even haute cuisine, where Pop Rocks® is used by some of the world’s most renowned and creative chefs.
From day one, ZETA ESPACIAL has believed in the value of quality, hard work, teamwork, and enthusiasm as key drivers of growth and long-term success. As its 50th anniversary approaches, these core values continue to provide the spark that fuels the company’s international expansion.