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Hershey launches Ice Breakers glitter gum

Limited-time-only product available April 15.

Alyse Thompson

April 5, 2018

The Hershey Co. has introduced a first-of-its-kind glitter gum under its Ice Breakers brand.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery directs sustainability efforts to mint

Company lauches sustainability, community wellness programs to benefit mint farms in India.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 6, 2018

Aside from discussing garden variety mints, the sourcing of this herb typically doesn't surface to the forefront -- until now. Given consumer interest in sustainability issues, mint has also come under scrutiny regarding its origins and harvesting.

Double your pleasure…through sustainability

Mars Wrigley Confectionery's AdvanceMint program beginning to make progress.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 20, 2017

Mint, which some of us have grown in our gardens, just doesn’t immediately come to mind when it comes to sustainability issues. And yet, it’s one of the critical ingredients in Mars Wrigley’s mint and gum products.

Health, increased snacking driving diversification in Japanese confectionery market

Japan's $5.1 billion chocolate market grew by 6 percent in 2016.

Bobbie van der List

September 15, 2017

People's minds in Japan have shifted their views toward chocolate, specifically its healthy aspects.

Mastic-flavored gum Mastika increases distribution in high-end markets

Mastika to be distributed in pharmacies, private jet.

Alyse Thompson

August 2, 2017

Lebanese manufacturer The Mastika Gum Co. has expanded the distribution of Mastika, its award-winning mastic-flavored chewing gum.

Blowing smoke

Wrigley slaps e-cigarette liquid company with federal trademark infringement suit.

Alyse Thompson

July 19, 2017

When you mess with the proverbial bull, you’re going to get the proverbial horns. And that’s exactly what a suburban Chicago company got when Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. slapped it with a federal trademark infringement lawsuit last week.

Wrigley summer Skittles, Juicy Fruit

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., Chicago

Alyse Thompson

June 14, 2017

Just in time for summer celebrations, Wrigley has launched Skittles America Mix and Juicy Fruit America Pop gum.

Gum and mint trends: Kickstarting classic categories

Declining gum sales and flat-lining mint sales call for innovation.

Alyse Thompson

May 31, 2017

Despite its status as a multibillion-dollar category, it’s no secret the gum and mint market is still in need of a boost.

NCA announces 2017 Most Innovative New Product Award winners

Buddha Brands takes first Small Business Innovator Award.

Alyse Thompson

May 26, 2017

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the winners of the 2017 Most Innovative New Product Awards.

Walking and chewing gum at the same time

U.K. government association asks gum manufacturers to cover more of cleanup costs.

Alyse Thompson

April 19, 2017

Local governments in the United Kingdom are calling on chewing gum manufacturers for more help with a sticky situation they say costs millions of British pounds a year.

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Hershey launches Ice Breakers glitter gum

Mars Wrigley Confectionery directs sustainability efforts to mint

Double your pleasure…through sustainability

Health, increased snacking driving diversification in Japanese confectionery market

Mastic-flavored gum Mastika increases distribution in high-end markets

Blowing smoke

Wrigley summer Skittles, Juicy Fruit

Gum and mint trends: Kickstarting classic categories

NCA announces 2017 Most Innovative New Product Award winners

Walking and chewing gum at the same time

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