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The Hershey Co. to release first year-round Kit Kat flavor in a decade

Kit Kat Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate to hit shelves December 2019.

April 24, 2019

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The Hershey Co. will debut Kit Kat Duos Mint + Dark Chocolate, the first year-round Kit Kat flavor in almost a decade.

Can sharing a mint really bridge the political divide?

Former President George W. Bush shared a mint with Former First Lady Michelle Obama at two different funerals, proving candy can even create common ground.

Crystal Lindell

December 19, 2018

Can a mint really be enough to break the political ice? Former President George W. Bush and Former First Lady Michelle Obama seem to think so.

Chewpod functional gum

Khloros Innovations, Quebec, Canada

Alyse Thompson

June 22, 2018

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Chewpod functional gum is now available to U.S. consumers.

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

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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.

Swish Fresh Breath Powder

The Swish Initiative, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Alyse Thompson

January 12, 2018

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Toss the toothbrush -- consumers can get the ultimate fresh breath experience anytime, anywhere with Swish.

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.

IFF, Mars Wrigley Confectionery join forces for initiative in support of mint farmers in India

IFF to sponsor municipal center focused on youth education, women’s empowerment.

Alyse Thompson

November 22, 2017

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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has partnered with Mars Wrigley Confectionery in its initiative to improve the long-term viability of mint farming in India.

Gum and mint trends: Kickstarting classic categories

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

Alyse Thompson

May 31, 2017

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

Manuka Honey Chocolates selection box

Pacific Resources International, Carpinteria, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

February 17, 2017

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Manuka Honey Chocolates are made by wrapping rich dark chocolate aroudn the finest New Zealand Manuka Honey and adding a touch of mint or ginger.

America becoming a 'nation of suckers' as mints deflate U.S. gum sales

Report: U.S. gum market down 10 percent in sales, mint sales up 20 percent.

July 16, 2014

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Americans are chewing a lot less gum these days, according to a new report from Rabobank – and it is mints that are taking the "share of mouth."

Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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