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...
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...
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,...
Perfetti Van Melle Makes “Sweet” Donation to Caritas Resource Center Rockford, IL – (Oct. 2, 2024) This week, Perfetti Van Melle has made a $20,000 donation to Caritas Community Resource Center as part of the company’s “Sweetening Our Communities” campaign. The global confectionery manufacturer, known for brands such as Airheads Mentos, Trident, and more,...
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...