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...
Erlanger, KY –(May 12, 2026) — Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. announces the launch of Airheads Xtremes Mega Bites, a new format that takes the Airheads Xtremes franchise to the next level. Featuring a larger candy piece size and a bold 2-in-1 bite flavor experience, Mega Bites are designed to stand out in the...
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...
ERLANGER, Ky. — April 20, 2026 — In a time before social media made “main character energy” a thing, kids across America were expressing themselves through bold flavors, neon colors and a little playful weirdness. One candy helped define that era: Airheads. As Airheads celebrates its 40th birthday in 2026, the iconic fruity taffy is...
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...