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Mentos Expands Gum and Mint Portfolio with New on‑the‑go Offerings

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Erlanger, KY –(May 12, 2026) — Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. announces two new offerings from Mentos, expanding its gum and mints portfolio with formats designed for on‑the‑go freshness: Mentos Fresh Mint and Spearmint 10-Piece Gum and Mentos Cool Mints.  Mentos brings on‑the‑go convenience to the best‑selling Fresh Mint and Spearmint gum flavors with an irresistible new 10‑piece pack size. Designed to fit easily… Read more »

Bubblicious introduces Gummy Gum, bringing a playful new chew to bubble gum

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Erlanger, KY — May 12, 2026 — Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. announces the launch of Bubblicious Gummy Gum, an innovation that brings chewy candy and classic bubble gum together in one playful piece. Available at retailers nationwide this winter, Bubblicious Gummy Gum offers a fresh, unexpected take on bubble gum through a first‑of‑its‑kind dual‑texture experience.  Gummy Gum… Read more »

Rebecca Dunphey Named President, Business Unit Americas for Perfetti Van Melle

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ERLANGER, KY – April 8, 2026 – Perfetti Van Melle Americas business unit announces it has named Rebecca Dunphey as its new President for the company’s Americas Business Unit, effective this Monday, April 6. Dunphey is reporting to Sameer Suneja, Perfetti Van Melle Group CEO & Executive Director. She succeeds Sylvia Buxton who led the rapid growth of the North America business for more than seven years. Under Buxton’s leadership, the company became the third largest… Read more »

MENTOS BRINGS BACK ICONIC 90s “FRESHMAKER” JINGLE

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Erlanger, KY – Doo doo doo doo, doo-doo, doo-waah! Mentos is bringing back its beloved 90s jingle, a tune that defined a generation, was the ultimate earworm, and claimed to help fix everyday problems, even if it was a little cheesy. Decades after it was first introduced, the fan-favorite is officially back, fueled by nostalgia… Read more »

Perfetti Van Melle named official candy sponsor of America’s River Roots Festival

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https://linknky.com/culture/2025/03/17/perfetti-van-melle-river-roots-festival-sponsor/ Staff Report LinkNKY News Perfetti Van Melle was named the official candy sponsor of America’s River Roots Festival. The international confectionery company’s North American headquarters is in Erlanger, which offers the corporation a unique vantage point of the region and its offerings. “With our own local roots as a great place to work in… Read more »

New Airheads Sour Bars Hit Store Shelves

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New Airheads Sour Bars Hit Store Shelves Erlanger, KY – (Nov. 19, 2024) Sour candy enthusiasts can now get their hands on Airheads Sour Bars—the newest offering from confectioner Perfetti Van Melle USA. This fun new spin on a long-loved classic is in response to the growing sour candy trend. Available nationwide in both full-size… Read more »

MIKE GOMES NAMED VP of SUPPLY CHAIN NORTH AMERICA FOR PERFETTI VAN MELLE

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MIKE GOMES NAMED VP of SUPPLY CHAIN NORTH AMERICA FOR PERFETTI VAN MELLE ERLANGER, KY – NOVEMBER 12, 2024 — Confectioner Perfetti Van Melle announces it has named Mike Gomes as Vice President of Supply Chain North America, reporting to Sylvia Buxton, President/CEO of the company’s Americas business unit. Gomes takes over the responsibility of… Read more »