Sylvia Buxton, the CEO of Erlanger-based Perfetti Van Melle USA, was named as the National Confectioners Association’s Advocate of the Year for 2026. The annual award recognizes an industry leader for engagement in public policy discussions affecting the confectionery sector. Buxton was recognized for her involvement in advocacy efforts at the federal and state levels. […]
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CEO of Perfetti Van Melle inducted into candy hall of fame
Sylvia Buxton, President and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle Americas Business Unit, has been inducted into the 2024 National Candy Sales Association Candy Hall of Fame for her 30 years of experience in the confectionery industry and her advocacy for women’s leadership.
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OneNKY Alliance urges community leaders to drive systemic change
The OneNKY Alliance is encouraging business leaders and community stakeholders to participate in initiatives to promote systemic change within the region, and has unveiled the OneNKY Connector Trail project, a 31-mile trail featuring both paved and natural surfaces, to connect the region’s destinations.
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Perfetti Van Melle unveils giant 3-D Airheads sign at Erlanger plant
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 the […]
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Perfetti Van Melle names Vice President of Commercial Integration and Strategy
Confectioner Perfetti Van Melle has named Brian deWerff as Vice President of Commercial Integration and Strategy for its North American business based in Erlanger. DeWerff joined Perfetti Van Melle at the beginning of October when the company closed on its acquisition of Mondelez International’s gum business. In addition to the Perfetti Van Melle North America […]
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How did NKY companies respond to supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic?
A labor force crunch. Rising costs. Geopolitical uncertainty. These problems caused by the pandemic contributed to strained supply chains worldwide, forcing two of Northern Kentucky’s most vital economic sectors to adjust on the fly. On Tuesday morning, logistics and manufacturing industry leaders from around the region gathered at Eggs ‘N Issues, a panel discussion hosted […]
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Diaper bank partners with local company to package diapers, feminine products for people in need
Disposable diapers are a costly parental expense. Before Megan Fischer, founder of Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, ventured into the nonprofit sector, she was a young mother juggling a full-time job and raising two young children. After bearing the brunt of diaper costs herself, Fischer learned government assistance doesn’t cover diapers. Funds from federal assistance programs […]