search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • PRODUCTS
    • CHOCOLATE
    • NEW PRODUCTS
    • GUMS & MINTS
    • GUMMIES & JELLIES
    • HARD CANDY
    • LICORICE
    • NOVELTY CANDY
    • CANNABIS CANDY
    • FRUIT & NUT CANDY
  • INGREDIENTS
    • SWEETENERS
    • FLAVORS & COLORS
    • CHOCOLATE INGREDIENTS
    • FRUITS & NUTS
    • NUTRITIONAL
    • FUNCTIONAL
  • EQUIPMENT
    • PROCESSING
    • PACKAGING
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • GLOBAL TOP 100
      • SUBMIT YOUR COMPANY
    • SWEET 60
    • STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
    • RETAILERS
    • MANUFACTURERS
  • TRENDS
    • SUSTAINABILITY
    • BETTER-FOR-YOU
    • SUGAR-FREE
    • VEGAN
  • DIRECTORY
  • MORE
    • BLOG
    • ENEWSLETTER
    • VIDEOS
    • PODCASTS
    • STORE
    • WEBINARS
    • CONTACT
      • CONNECT
    • ADVERTISE
    • EVENTS
      • Sweets & Snacks Expo
  • Back to SFWB
Candy IndustryGummies & JelliesCandy Industry News

Gummy bear bed

Company creates ‘gummy bed’ with 26,000 gummy bears

Gummy bed on display at IT’SUGAR in Manhattan

By Crystal Lindell
April 15, 2015

New York-based Craig's Beds has unveiled The Summerfield Gummy Bear Bed, which was made on-location with 26,135 gummy bears.

The bed was designed to help launch the retailer's new bed in a box The Craig's Bed by Summerfield. And it’s also meant to bring attention to Alzheimer's Research at Mount Sinai Hospital's Center for Cognitive Health.

It’s currently on display at candy retailer IT'SUGAR in Manhattan

Craig Fruchtman, owner of Craig's Beds says that a bright mind is colorful and creative and his gummy bear reflects that. Scientifically speaking, Alzheimer's causes people's minds to dim and "lose color."

Craig hired the creator of the famous Alexander McQueen inspired gummy bear dress to help bring his gummy bear bed vision to life.

Hissa Igarashi, a stylist and editor-in-chief at the online fashion magazine, TWELV, says, "I put together a team who worked tirelessly for 4 weeks straight to complete the bed with a total of 26,135 gummy bears!" 

As a side note, the team couldn’t resist the sweet treat themselves. They ate an additional 500 gummy bears while working on the project.

"The idea started a few years back when I saw the Alexander McQueen gummy bear dress," said Craig. "I had already started thinking how interesting and fun a gummy bear mattress would be."

To make donations to Alzheimer's Research at Mount Sinai Hospital's Center for Cognitive Health use the #‎gummybearbed in the donation notes at on the hospital’s philanthropy page.

Summerfield Mattresses, Craig's Beds' private label mattress line, is made in the United States and was created specifically to accommodate the sleep needs of the dynamic lifestyles the city has to offer.

KEYWORDS: gummy gummy bears

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Crystal lindell sept 2020 002 author
Crystal Lindell, Former editor-in-chief of Candy Industry Magazine. While here she has worked on Candy Industry Magazine, Food Engineering Magazine and Food Safety Strategies. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois – Springfield and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Illinois University. And her favorite breakfast is a cup of espresso and Twix bar.

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
To unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • cookies stacked

    The top 50 snack and bakery companies of 2024

    The top-selling companies among baking and snack players...
    Top 50 Snack and Bakery Companies
    By: Jenni Spinner and Liz Parker Kuhn
  • IHOP new menu inspired by "IF" movie

    Most popular new products: May 2024

    Products range from a Reese’s Puffs collaboration with...
    Bakery Products
    By: Liz Parker Kuhn
  • state of the industry bakery: 2024

    State of the Industry 2024: Bakers continue to show resilience and creativity

    For the past several years, the baking industry has faced...
    Special Reports

 

More Videos


Get Connected!

FACEBOOK x YOUTUBE LINKEDIN

Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn to receive updates and to network with other industry professionals just like you!


Related Articles

  • Black Forest gummy bears

    Ferrara introduces Black Forest gummy bears with brighter color

    See More
  • Alani Nu introduces on-the-go packs of Gummy Bears, Smoothie Gummy Rings

    Alani Nu introduces Gummy Bears, Smoothie Gummy Rings on-the-go packs

    See More
  • Warheads, Care Bears unveil Sour Grumpy Gummy Bears

    Warheads, Care Bears unveil Sour Grumpy Gummy Bears

    See More

Related Products

See More Products
  • Chocolates and Confections: Formula, Theory, and Technique for the Artisan Confectioner, 2E

  • New Food Product Development: From Concept to Marketplace, Third Edition

See More Products

Events

View AllSubmit An Event
  • September 9, 2010

    Food Plant of the Future: Surviving and Thriving with Automation

    On-Demand Hixson Architecture Engineering Interiors presents Surviving and Thriving with Automation.
View AllSubmit An Event

Related Directories

  • Albanese Confectionery Group

    The leading manufacturer of the World’s Best Gummies & Chocolates in attention grabbing packaging and bulk format. The gummi with the A on the tummy™ offers a variety of assortments including sour, sugar free, natural flavors, and colors from real fruits & vegetables. Made in the USA!
×

Snack on the latest trends, news, and developments!

Stay in the know with Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, the premier source of information for snack, bakery, and confectionery professionals.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing