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Hershey CEO Kirk Tanner said Ice Breakers mints and gum benefited from the growing adoption of GLP-1 drugs, with Ice Breakers sales rising over 8% in Q1 and overall quarterly revenue up more than 10%. While some GLP-1 users report halitosis, Ozempic breath is not an official side effect and dry mouth is a noted issue; the trend mirrors boosts in premium snacks at Lindt and Magnum as GLP-1 adoption reshapes snacking.
Ferrara, the owner of the iconic Fruit Stripe gum, has announced the discontinuation of the product after being sold since the 1960s, citing consumer preferences and purchasing patterns as factors in the decision. The gum, known for its fruit-inspired flavors and zebra-print packaging, will no longer be produced, but fans may still find it in select retailers before it sells out for the last time.
Ferrara, the owner of Fruit Stripe gum, has announced the discontinuation of the iconic zebra-printed gum due to factors such as consumer preferences and purchasing patterns. The gum, known for its fruit-inspired flavors and temporary tattoos, has been sold since the 1960s. Fans may still find it in select retailers before it sells out for the last time.
A new TikTok challenge involving Trouble Bubble gum, sold on Amazon, has put almost a dozen students in the hospital. The gum contains oleoresin capsicum, the same active ingredient as police pepper spray, and is rated at 16 million Scoville heat units. Eating the gum can cause digestive issues, burning of the mouth and esophagus, and skin reactions. Students who touched the gum but did not ingest it suffered immediate skin reactions, including eye irritation if they rubbed their eyes after touching it. Police are warning against the challenge and advising anyone who has used the gum to seek medical attention.