November 12, 2008
From Family to Family, Wegmans Stores Now Stocking Wolfgang Candy
Wolfgang Candy Company, Inc.
Press Contact: Mike Schmid
Managing Partner - Marketing
Phone: 717.843.5536, x140
E-mail: [email protected]
November 12, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From Family to Family, Wegmans Stores Now Stocking Wolfgang Candy
Values from the 1920�s Serve to Forge Business Relationships in the 2000�s
York, Pennsylvania. (November 12, 2008) Wolfgang Candy Company in York, Pennsylvania, is delighted to stock shelves with delicious Wolfgang chocolates in nine Wegmans stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, Mechanicsburg, Downingtown, State College, Easton, Bethlehem, Warrington and Allentown in Pennsylvania and Woodbridge and Fairfax in Virginia. Robert Wolfgang, II, Senior Partner, said, �Wolfgang Candy is delighted that so many Wegmans stores are selling Wolfgang Chocolates. While we are always creating innovative products like our all-natural dark chocolate berries, our traditional quality brand is what keeps consumers coming back for more.� The two family-run companies share a long tradition of family-focused value for their customers. Wolfgang Candy Company, founded in 1921, and Wegmans, founded in 1915, both grew up in an era when one-on-one customer service was an absolute necessity in operating a thriving business.
Wolfgang Candy and Wegmans succeeded though the generations in large part due to the technological innovations and economic conditions of the 1920s and 30s. Striking similarities to that era are facing today�s food consumers: nutritional quality, food safety, value for the hard-earned dollar and trust in brands they have come to cherish like Wegmans and Wolfgang Candy. Wolfgang Candy�s president, Benjamin McGlaughlin, reflected, �Wolfgang Candy�s family-owned and family-run tradition has helped position us to build relationships with businesses who share our vision for quality, innovation and customer service. Wegmans epitomizes these values and we are excited for the relationship with them.�
About Wolfgang Candy Company
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. For more information, visit http://www.wolfgangcandy.com .
About Wegmans
Wegmans began in 1915 as a mom and pop grocery store in Rochester, NY. Sons Walter and John Wegman (Chairman Robert Wegman's father and uncle) helped out in the family business. Walter worked in the grocery store while John peddled fresh produce from a pushcart. In 1916, John opened the Rochester Fruit & Vegetable Co., and Walter joined him a year later. By 1921, the two brothers bought the Seel Grocery Co., and expanded their operations to include general groceries and bakery operations. Visit https://www.wegmans.com/ for more information.
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