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Extra’s newest ad highlights how 2020 has changed relationships

Spot features two sisters, and it’s meant to encourage new usage occasions.

Crystal Lindell

August 3, 2020

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The spot features two sisters — one who’s always on her phone and the other, Lena, who’s trying to get her attention.

2020 State of the Confectionery Industry: $2.9B gum category sees declines in light of COVID-19 pandemic

Dollar sales dropped by 8 percent in the year ending June 14, IRI says.

Alyse Thompson

July 13, 2020

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Overall, the chewing gum category continues to see declines in both dollar sales and unit sales, but these drops could be exacerbated by consumers staying home during lockdowns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Ford Gum partners with Impact Confections on line of Warheads products

Lineup includes Warheads Squeeze Candy, five-ball gumball tube.

June 26, 2020

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Ford Gum has entered into an agreement with Impact Confections and its iconic Warheads brand to produce a line of bubble gum and candy products.

Mastika brand launches gum with collagen

Mastic-flavored gum will be available in Summer 2020.

June 16, 2020

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The latest addition to the Mastika brand portfolio is Mastika Collagen, gum made with collagen to promote smooth, beautiful skin.

Big League Chew, National Baseball Hall of Fame launch 'Hall of Flavors' sweepstakes

Entrants could win trip to National Baseball Hall of Fame, $50K for local baseball or softball team.

June 12, 2020

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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.

Perfetti Van Melle launches Mentos CleanBreath Big Bottles

Each bottle features 150 hard mints.

May 21, 2020

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Perfetti Van Melle is introducing the Mentos CleanBreath Big Bottle, featuring 150 hard mints.

Global sugar confectionery market to hit $69.5B by 2026

Gifting, promotional activities among factors driving growth.

April 29, 2020

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Factors influencing the global sugar confectionery industry include a growing inclination to gift confectionery products and investments by market players in promotional activities.

Finding the right packaging equipment for gum and chewy candy

Theegarten-Pactec offers insights into wrapping chewable mass products with cut-and-wrap machines.

April 7, 2020

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From caramels and gumdrops to jelly products, the diverse range of products requires a lot of packaging flexibility.

Big League Chew names Slammin’ Strawberry as exclusive flavor for softball pouch

Ford Gum launched softball character in 2019.

February 28, 2020

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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.

Baby Ruth, Trident Vibes receive 2020 Product of the Year awards

Winning products voted on by 40,000 consumers.

February 13, 2020

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Baby Ruth and Trident Vibes have been recognized as 2020 Products of the Year, a consumer-voted award for product innovation.

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State of the Industry: Challenges Facing the Industry as the Pandemic Lingers

The ongoing pandemic has changed the way consumers shop, socialize, and share, behaviors that have a direct impact on the confectionery industry. In this webinar looking at the 2020 State of the Confectionery Industry, we will consider the undeniable fact that even though we are avoiding crowds and are side-stepping sharing occasions, we crave the comfort and security confectionery provides us.

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