Drew Hoben promoted to Just Born, Inc., Director of Manufacturing...

Bethlehem, PA, August 15, 2007 - Leading candy manufacturer, Just Born, Inc., is pleased to announce that Drew A. Hoben has been promoted to Director of Manufacturing.

In his new position, Hoben will be responsible for Just Born's manufacturing plants and maintenance in Bethlehem and Philadelphia. He will report to Mark McLaughlin, Vice President of Supply Chain and Human Resources.

McLaughlin commented, "Drew has demonstrated such expert leadership of our PEANUT CHEWS® plant in Philadelphia, that managing both plants is a natural progression. We look forward to his input in Bethlehem."

Hoben joined Just Born in September 2005 as Plant Manager of the Philadelphia facility. Prior to joining Just Born, he was Operations Manager at George Weston Baking, West Hazleton, PA.

Hoben has a BS from La Salle University, Philadelphia. He resides in Royersford, PA with his wife and children.

Just Born, Inc.

Just Born, Inc., is a privately owned company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. Its PEANUT CHEWS® manufacturing facility is located in Philadelphia. Just Born makes PEEPS® Marshmallow Candies, MIKE AND IKE® Chewy Fruit Flavored Candies, HOT TAMALES® Chewy Cinnamon and Mint Flavored Candies, ZOURS® Chewy Sour Candies, TEENEE BEANEE® Jellybeans, and PEANUT CHEWS® Brand Candies. The company employs over 560 associates and markets its candy in over 50 countries.

For more information contact:

Ellie Deardorff, 609.279.0977, edeardorff@justborn.com
Milena DeLuca, 609.921.1695, mdeluca@justborn.com