“Bob will be remembered as a tireless and passionate advocate for the candy industry and a wonderful supporter of our community", said David Shaffer, board chair and co-CEO of Just Born.

Just Born Inc. announced Friday that its board of directors has unanimously named two new co-chief executive officers. 

Mike and Ike chewy candy brand, manufactured by Bethlehem-based Just Born Quality Confections, announced three esports collaborations, teaming up with Team Liquid, Esports Arena and Team Dignitas to give amateur gamers an opportunity to compete among some of the best players in North America.

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley plans to honor Crayola of Easton with this year’s PPL LIVE UNITED Award.  

PEEPS are jumping out of the Easter Basket and into makeup, stuffed animals and ice cream for the Easter holiday. 

Just Born Quality Confections of Bethlehem said it has hired Chidi Alams to the role of vice president and chief information officer.  

Bethlehem-based Just Born has unveiled its newest line of PEEPS for 2022. 

Ross Born, CEO of Bethlehem-based candymaker, Just Born Inc., has announced that he plans to retire from the company, which his grandfather, Sam Born, founded in 1923. 

After shutting down production of its Halloween and Christmas-themed PEEPS last year to concentrate on production of its most popular line, Easter PEEPS, Just Born in Bethlehem will have the other seasonal PEEPS back on the shelves again this year. 

Just Born Quality Confections of Bethlehem donated $100,000 to local charities that helped at-risk communities with food, shelter and education in addition to its normal annual charitable giving, the company announced.