Appearances matter. As clichė as it is, that idea came to mind when I learned two U.S. District Court judges had last week denied motions by Just Born, Inc. and Ferrara Candy Co. to dismiss separate theater-box slack-fill lawsuits brought against the candy companies this year.
The employees, represented by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union Local 6 (BCTWGM), have been working under contract terms that expired in June. Wages, health insurance and pensions are among employees’ concerns.
Local business publication recognizes exec for leadership and achievement
October 1, 2013
Ron Izewski, senior v.p. and cfo of Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born Inc. has been named 2013 CFO of the Year by Lehigh Valley Business in the “Private Company” category.
The Big Apple is being taken over by the big marshmallow. Peeps & Company, the retail arm of Just Born Quality Confections, announced the opening of shops within Toys “R” Us Times Square and FAO Schwarz Fifth Avenue.