Bubble Yum
Brand of bubble gum introduced in 1974
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Bubble Yum is a brand of bubble gum marketed by The Hershey Company. It was first sold by Life Savers in test markets in the Western U.S. in 1974.[1] National distribution began in 1976.[2][3]
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| Product type | Bubble gum |
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| Owner | The Hershey Company |
| Produced by | The Hershey Company |
| Country | United States |
| Introduced | 1974 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Previous owners | Life Savers Nabisco |
| Tagline | Keeps it Poppin The Number Yum Taste in bubble gum |
| Website | hersheyland.com/bubbleyum |
History
In 1977, rumors began to spread that the gum's softness and ease of chewing were due to the addition of spider eggs.[4] The Life Savers Company addressed the issue with an official full-page rebuttal printed in prominent U.S. newspapers (including The New York Times), to dispel the rumor and restore public confidence.[4] Sales of the gum soon surpassed sales of Life Savers candy, and it became the most popular bubble gum brand.[5] Nabisco bought Life Savers in 1981, and The Hershey Company acquired the Bubble Yum brand in 2000.[6]
Mascot
Bubble Yum's official mascot is Floyd D. Duck, an anthropomorphic punk-style duck character.[7]