Fruit Stripe Gum and Super Bubble chewing gums are discontinued, ending their decades-long runs
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Fruit Stripe Gum and Super Bubble have been discontinued, ending the decades-long runs of two iconic chewing gum brands.
However, some supplies of Fruit Stripe and Super Bubble may still be available at stores, but the brands will disappear forever from store shelves once the existing supply is gone.
Candy maker Ferrara told CBS MoneyWatch it has discontinued both treats. The candy maker quietly halted production the two lines of gums in 2022, and no longer produces any chewing gums, a company spokesperson said.
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