October 9, 2008
Wolfgang Candy Company Assures Consumers of Product Safety
Wolfgang Candy Company, Inc.
Press Contact: Mike Schmid
Managing Partner - Marketing
Phone: 717.843.5536
E-mail: [email protected]
For Immediate Release
Wolfgang Candy Company Assures Consumers of Product Safety
York, Pennsylvania. (October 9, 2008) Wolfgang Candy Company in York, Pennsylvania, assures customers that Wolfgang Chocolates are manufactured under high standards of quality controls. In the wake of fears resulting from the melamine-contaminated milk in China, Wolfgang Candy Company�s Robert L. Wolfgang, III, Managing Partner, Food Safety and Quality, said, �Wolfgang Candy has made Safety and Quality a primary focus of our manufacturing operations. Wolfgang Candy aggressively analyzes, addresses and documents potential vulnerabilities and risks of food contamination.�
Mr. Wolfgang assured customers, �Wolfgang Candy food suppliers do not purchase, import, or use any milk ingredients sourced from China. We join our suppliers� commitment in working with the National Confectioners Association and would strictly follow FDA�s actions if Food Safety issues were to arise.�
Mike Schmid, Managing Partner, said, �Our heartfelt wishes extend to everyone touched by the tragedy of the contaminated milk from China. Sad circumstances like this contamination make our ever-vigilant efforts toward food safety even more stringent. We want our delicious Wolfgang chocolates to be savored by loyal customers who are confident that Wolfgang products are as safe as they are creamy, rich and irresistible.�
About Wolfgang Candy
Founded in 1921, Wolfgang is one of the oldest family-owned and managed confectionery manufacturers in the United States. From peanut brittle to hollow chocolates, Wolfgang offers one of the most extensive arrays of high-quality chocolates and non-chocolate confections available in the marketplace. In addition to the all-natural dark chocolate dipped Raspberries, Blueberries and Cranberries, some of the company�s most popular products include a wide assortment of solid and hollow molded chocolates � bunnies at Easter and Santa at Christmas, and fine boxed chocolates � chocolate-covered pretzels and animal crackers, chocolate-covered peanut butter marshmallow treats (marshmallow and peanut butter covered in milk or dark chocolate), hand-dipped raisin and peanut clusters, and other assorted milk and dark chocolates.
Wolfgang markets and distributes its products through retail, wholesale (private labeling and contract manufacturing), and fundraising sectors. The company is a market leader in the fundraising industry and a trusted name enabling organizations of any size to achieve their financial goals. With a sole focus on and commitment to its customers, Wolfgang demands unparalleled quality in its products, providing its customers with a truly enchanting experience in taste.
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