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...
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...
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...
May 2023 – ERLANGER, KY. – Perfetti Van Melle USA., Inc. announces its Mentos® Fruit Mints with Vitamins, a new sugar-free hard mint that provides vitamins B6, B12 and C. Mentos Fruit Mints with Vitamins, is a new and innovative hard mint. It’s the first Mentos mint to deliver a cooling sensation and offer...
May 2023 – ERLANGER, KY. – Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc., announces the introduction of Pure Fresh Strawberry Gum in the U.S. market. Already a global success in 58 countries, the team is delighted to bring this new fruity and fresh flavor to U.S. consumers. Candy fans love Strawberry. It’s the number #1 flavor...