Senior Editor Liz Parker spoke with Troy Widgery, founder and CEO, Liquid Core Gum Company, on how the company got its start, functional chewing gum trends, and what’s next for the brand.
Millennials tend to gravitate towards new or fruity gum and mints flavors, such as lemon or lemonade, whereas other age groups continue to enjoy classic mint flavors.
At its peak, Stuckey’s had over 350 stores in 40 states, a candy plant, a distribution center, and a sign painting business that produced 4,000 billboards that covered the nation’s highways.
Candy Industry met with manufacturers at ECRM's Christmas and Halloween session in Destin, FL to learn more about the products they debuted or showcased during the three-day conference.