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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 »

Perfetti Van Melle looks to grow workforce at Rockford-area gum factory

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https://www.rockrivercurrent.com/2024/08/09/perfetti-van-melle-looks-to-grow-workforce-at-rockford-area-gum-factory-by-65/ By Kevin Haas Rock River Current LOVES PARK — Perfetti Van Melle has ramped up its operation and grown its workforce in its first year of ownership of the local gum factory. The international confectionary company targets a total 65% growth in its local workforce from last October, when it acquired the factory at 5500 Forest Hills… Read more »

Perfetti Van Melle unveils giant 3-D Airheads sign at Erlanger plant

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ERLANGER, KY. — Did you know Northern Kentucky is the birthplace of Airheads? Steve Bruner created the popular bar-like candy at Perfetti Van Melle’s Erlanger plant in 1985. The candy has grown to become a staple of modern candy culture around the world. Today, Perfetti Van Melle produces 6.5 million Airheads bars at the plant daily. With… Read more »

Kentucky food banks treated to ‘sweet’ donation

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Sept. 2022 – Winchester, Ky. – A donation as sweet as it sounds is creating smiles across the state thanks to a delivery from Perfetti Van Melle North America, maker of candies such as Airheads, Mentos, and more as part of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Hunger Initiative. The candy manufacturer announced the donation of… Read more »

Sylvia Buxton, President & CEO, Named 2022 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Honoree

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The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative has announced the 2022 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees. Sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare, the awards honor women who exemplify notable achievement, outstanding service in their professions or to the Northern Kentucky community, and the qualities of personal integrity, perseverance, and leadership. “We are excited to… Read more »

Perfetti Van Melle a 2021 Best Workplaces in NKY: COVID-19 Response

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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!