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Just Born extends production suspension to May 3

Production set to resume May 4 unless COVID-19 situation worsens.

April 14, 2020

The company said Pennsylvania health officials are predicting a peak in COVID-19 cases this week, so Just Born has suspended production through May 3.

Charting a growth course for chewy candy

Innovation in flavor, increased snacking drives chewy candy category upward.

May 23, 2018

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No matter who's enjoying it, chewy candy serves as the perfect vehicle for flavor -- and fun.

Just Born celebrates milestone year for two of its brands

2015 marks Mike and Ike's 75th and Hot Tamales's 65th anniversary.

Abigail Watt

March 4, 2015

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Two of its bestselling brands, Mike and Ike and Hot Tamales, are celebrating momentous milestones in 2015.

Mike and Ike Retro Flavors: Cotton Candy and Root Beer

Mike and Ike, Bethlehem, Pa.

Abigail Watt

January 28, 2015

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Meant to inspire wonderful memories from loyal fans, Mike and Ike will bring back two retro flavors, complete with retro packaging.

They’re ‘Just Born’ to be sweet!

Candy makers David Shaffer and Ross Born talk about expanding the iconic PEEPS brand, refreshing the MIKE AND IKE brand and updating their manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, Pa.

Crystal Lindell

February 18, 2014

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An inside look at the company that makes those iconic Peeps

Nelly reunites iconic candy duo Mike & Ike, everyone shakes their tail feathers

Famous duo reunited by famous rapper.

July 1, 2013

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It's the same old story. Mike and Ike got to big to handle their own fame and they split.

Just Born Inc. celebrates 90 years of candy making

A look back at the last nine decades and into the future

Amanda Gajdosik

May 22, 2013

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Who knew 90 could be so sweet? Just Born Quality Confections is learning just how sweet with the celebration of the company’s 90th anniversary on May 23.

Mike and Ike reunite and release new flavor!

Iconic candy couple back together.

Amanda Gajdosik

April 10, 2013

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After citing irreconcilable creative differences, they chose to reunite for the fans and their passion for MIKE and IKE candy could not be ignored.

Mike and Ike head for splitsville

Fictional characters break up as part of new ad campaign

Kawther Albader

April 20, 2012

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Talk about irreconcilable differences. In a new ad campaign launched by Just Born, fictional candy characters “Mike” and “Ike” are going their separate ways. Recently, Mike and Ike packaging began appearing in stores with either “Mike” or “Ike” crossed out.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

Seasonal Candy Trends in a Post-Pandemic World

Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

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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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Items Tagged with 'Mike and Ike'

ARTICLES

Just Born extends production suspension to May 3

Charting a growth course for chewy candy

Just Born celebrates milestone year for two of its brands

Mike and Ike Retro Flavors: Cotton Candy and Root Beer

They’re ‘Just Born’ to be sweet!

Nelly reunites iconic candy duo Mike & Ike, everyone shakes their tail feathers

Just Born Inc. celebrates 90 years of candy making

Mike and Ike reunite and release new flavor!

Mike and Ike head for splitsville

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