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Ford Gum and Machine Co. commemorates its 100-year heritage this year by keeping an eye on the future and remaining attuned to market changes through acquisitions and investments

Bernie Pacyniak

February 6, 2013

The ubiquitous gumball machine. So common, so cherished, so twentieth century?

Candy store owner reacts to being forced to remove all tobacco-related treats

Authorities take down candy cigarettes, Big League Chew, bubble gum cigars

Crystal Lindell

January 2, 2013

A St. Paul, Minn.-based candy store had gotten national attention after the owners were forced to give up tobacco — or at least any candy products that look like tobacco.

Ford Gum turns 100

Company started by 20-year-old roofing salesman in 1913.

Crystal Lindell

January 2, 2013

The Ford Gum & Machine Co.’s story begins 100 years ago in 1913 when 20-year-old Ford S. Mason, a roofing salesman, was seeking a side business to supplement his income during the winter months.

Bazooka gum relaunched in 2013

Updates include new Blue Raspberry flavor

Crystal Lindell

December 5, 2012

Bazooka Joe seems to be turning into a millennial, with his new love of social media and individuality.

Mondelez hires new gum and candy category team leader

Trevor Bond named chief customer officer in charge of global sales.

Crystal Lindell

December 5, 2012

Gum and candy, it turns out, are a lot like love and marriage — you can’t have one without the other. At least that seems to be what Mondelez International thinks.