Ken Wegner
President of The Jel Sert Company, a family-owned food and beverage manufacturer founded in 1926; longtime company executive who oversees product development, manufacturing in West Chicago, and brand partnerships such as Dunkin' Refreshers.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 11min
TikTok Provides Boost for 100-Year-Old Food and Beverage Manufacturer
Ken Wegner, president of The Jel Sert Company and third-generation leader of the 1926 family business. He discusses manufacturing in West Chicago and surviving a century of ups and downs. He explains how TikTok and real-time searches shape flavor ideas and fast-selling collaborations like Dunkin' Refreshers. He also talks about booming single-serve powdered drinks and mocktail trends.
