Just in time for the holidays, Big League Chew’ has launched Hot Chocolate-flavored shredded bubble gum, which will be available exclusively at Five Below starting Nov. 1.

More than 40,000 entries were submitted, and 14-year-old Nicholas Gouveia, from Frye Island, Mass., captured the ultimate prize — a three day/two-night trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. and the chance to win $50,000 to support his hometown youth baseball program.

The event will run from June 15 through August 15, with a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, and $50,000 to support the winner’s hometown youth baseball or softball program.

Big League Chew has added Slammin’ Strawberry to its shredded bubble gum roster. Exclusive to the popular softball character pouch, the new and improved flavor will be available at retail stores later this spring.

Big League Chew partnered with Dylan’s Candy Bar to celebrate National Bubble Gum Day Feb. 7 with festivities at eight Dylan’s locations.

New Balance, in partnership with Big League Chew, has launched a special-edition collection of shoes in celebration of National Bubble Gum Day this month.

Big League Chew has partnered with National Pro Fastpitch following the launch of the brand’s new softball character this year.

This Thanksgiving there’s a lot to be thankful for — especially in the candy industry. Here are three things that Editor Crystal Lindell is especially grateful for this year.

Ford Gum, maker of Big League Chew, will feature a female softball player on the Outta Here Original shredded bubble gum pouch beginning Feb. 1, National Bubble Gum Day.