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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 »
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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 »
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Perfetti Van Melle’s Sylvia Buxton Inducted into NCSA Candy Hall of Fame Erlanger, KY – (Oct. 30, 2024) Congratulations to Sylvia Buxton, President and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle Americas Business Unit, who has been inducted into the 2024 National Candy Sales Association (NCSA) Candy Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on Saturday, Oct…. Read more »
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Trident Introduces Trident Vibes X Sour Patch Kids® Tropical Peach Mango to the National Retail Market May 2024 – ERLANGER, KY – Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. announces that its newest flavor, Trident Vibes x SPK® Tropical Peach Mango, is now available for shipping to U.S. retailers after a successful exclusive 6-month launch at a… Read more »
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Chupa Chups Brings Power of Sour to USA Lollipop Fans in 2024 May 2024 – ERLANGER, KY – Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. announces that its Chupa Chups brand — the #1 biggest lollipop brand worldwide* – is bringing the trending power of sour candy to its USA lineup this year. The Chupa Chups Sour… Read more »
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May 2024 – ERLANGER, KY – Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. answers the growing sour candy trend by taking a fun new spin on their classic bars and introducing Airheads Sour Bars in 2024. The Sour Bars will be on display at the Perfetti Van Melle booth at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in May… Read more »
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LUXEMBOURG/ AMSTERDAM, April 02, 2024 – Perfetti Van Melle, a world leader in the confectionery industry, announces that its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets (incl. FLAG) have been evaluated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The approval confirms that Perfetti Van Melle’s near-term targets for 2030 are in line… Read more »
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BRIAN deWERFF NAMED VP, COMMERCIAL INTEGRATION & STRATEGY FOR PERFETTI VAN MELLE ERLANGER, KY – December 4, 2023 — Confectioner Perfetti Van Melle announces it has named Brian deWerff as Vice President, Commercial Integration & Strategy for its North America business, which is based in Erlanger, KY. DeWerff joined Perfetti Van Melle at the beginning… Read more »
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October 2023 – ERLANGER, KY – C+F Confectionery and Foods S.A. and Perfetti Van Melle Group B.V. announce that Perfetti Van Melle has closed the acquisition of Mondelēz International’s gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe (excluding Portugal pending a regulatory clearance). The acquisition expands Perfetti Van Melle’s portfolio, which includes iconic global… Read more »
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May 2023 – ERLANGER, KY. – Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc., introduces the Chupa Chups Melody Pops, a delicious lollipop that is also a functioning whistle with the ability to play different notes, that will be available to consumers in the U.S. market in November 2023. Chupa Chups is the #2 fastest-lollipop brand The Chupa… Read more »