Perham Candy Executive Jadi Anderson Earns National Manufacturing Leadership Honor

Jadi Anderson, director of product innovation at Kenny's Candy & Confections in Perham, has been named a STEP Ahead Awards Honoree by the Manufacturing Institute, placing her among 145 recipients selected from across the country for the distinction.

Anderson's recognition comes through the Manufacturing Institute's STEP Ahead Awards, one of the industry's most prominent programs honoring women in manufacturing leadership. She will be celebrated alongside the other honorees at the STEP Ahead Awards Gala in Washington.

Kenny's Candy & Confections operates under the KLN Family Brands umbrella, a company with deep roots in Perham that has grown into a significant presence in the U.S. snack and confections market. Anderson's role leading product innovation places her at the center of that growth, responsible for developing the new candy and confection lines that carry the company's reputation forward.

The Manufacturing Institute's STEP Ahead program focuses specifically on recognizing women who demonstrate excellence in science, technology, engineering, and production roles within manufacturing. Being selected as one of 145 honorees nationwide reflects both Anderson's professional record and the broader visibility it brings to Perham's manufacturing sector.