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ERLANGER, KY – October 11, 2022 — Confectioner Perfetti Van Melle announces that Paula Dart has been named Vice President, Growth & Transformation for Perfetti Van Melle North America, which is based in Erlanger, KY. Dart joined Perfetti Van Melle October 6 to establish this critical new executive leadership team role for North America. “As… Read more »
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May 2022 – ERLANGER, Ky. – Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc., introduces the Chupa Chups XXL Trio, a large, multilayered lollipop with great tasting bubblegum inside, that will be available in the U.S. market in November 2022. The XXL Trio lollipop is uniquely the only gum-filled pop in the U.S. with two unique flavor layers…. Read more »
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May 2022 – ERLANGER, Ky. – Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. announces a new Berry flavor will be available in November 2022 for its Mentos® Gum with Vitamins, a gum first launched in 2021 in Citrus flavor. This flavorful gum provides fresh breath and the added benefit of vitamins (B6, B12 and C). Mentos Gum… Read more »
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ERLANGER, Ky. — Global confectioner Perfetti Van Melle announces that U.S. consumers can now get its popular Mentos Pure Fresh Gum in an innovative 90% paperboard bottle that is widely recyclable. The new paperboard bottle – holding 80 pieces of gum – is now available on special displays at more than 3,000 Walmart stores in… Read more »
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Chupa Chups Lollipops Expands U.S. presence in 2021 Iconic ‘forever fun’ brand is ready to delight even more U.S. consumers September 2021 – ERLANGER, Ky. – In 2021, Perfetti Van Melle U.S.A., Inc. took over U.S. distribution and marketing of the company’s fun, colorful and flavorful Chupa Chups Lollipops that already enjoy tremendous popularity around… Read more »
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ERLANGER, KY – Perfetti Van Melle U.S.A., Inc. announces its Mentos® Pure Fresh Gum has been awarded the ADA Seal of Acceptance by the American Dental Association (ADA) following the ADA’s finding that the product is safe and effective to help prevent cavities when chewed for 20 minutes after eating. The ADA Council on Scientific… Read more »
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Perfetti Van Melle introduced Fruit-tella Soft Gummies in the U.S. in late 2020 and the delicious gummy candy in the better-for-you category is gaining traction. Read more in this story on CandyIndustry.com.
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Perfetti Van Melle U.S.A. is proud to be named one of NKY Magazine’s “Best Workplaces” in 2021 in the category of Company Response of the Year to the COVID-19 pandemic, caring for our employees and our community. Read the story here. Congratulations to all the 2021 NKY Magazine Best Workplace winners!
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ERLANGER, KY – February 25, 2021 — Confectioner Perfetti Van Melle announces that Craig Cuchra has been named Vice President, Marketing for Perfetti Van Melle (U.S. and Canada) based in Erlanger, KY. Cuchra started his career with Perfetti Van Melle 15 years ago, with several roles in U.S. Marketing. For the last 6.5 years, he’s served… Read more »
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The NKY Chamber is thrilled to recognize these outstanding businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to our region despite the challenging times we currently face,” said NKY Chamber CEO and President Brent Cooper. “The NKY Community Awards give us the opportunity to thank and celebrate those whose efforts show the strength of and… Read more »