Byske Karamellfabrik was formerly called Carlstens Karamellfabrik and is one of Byske's oldest companies. Byske in Västerbotten is, in addition to caramels, known for its beautiful location and its seaside resort. The factory has been producing caramels since 1906; the founder was Ester Carlsten. Today, the company is owned by Ludvig Viklund.
Some favorites are the lingonberry, cloudberry, and blueberry typical of Västerbotten, but they have not always been the main products. In the beginning, coconut balls were the main product. But the machine and recipes for that production were sold to Venezuela, and who knows, maybe Carlstens coconut balls are still produced there today?