NEWS RELEASE

   
APRIL 1999


  

FORD GUM INTRODUCES CHUNK–A–CHEW™ BUBBLE GUM

AKRON, NY — Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., leading manufacturer and distributor of premium gum and confectionery products has introduced its new ‘Chunk–A–Chew’ twist wrapped, fruit flavored bubble gum.

According to the company, Chunk–A–Chew is a soft chewing, long lasting bubble gum that is perfect for grocery, drug, and discount store cashier displays and rebaggers. Chunk–A–Chew is sold in one pound bags with 100 pieces per bag in 12-count cases, 36-count cases as a Halloween Special, and 30 pound bulk cases.

"The addition of Chunk–A--Chew to our retail bubble gum line-up gives both the retailer and kids another option of great tasting, value-priced bubble gum in convenient packaging that is perfect for shelf and single-piece checkout sales," said Steve Gold, Ford Gum’s Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

For more information on any Ford Gum products, contact Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., Sales & Marketing offices at 50 Lakeview Parkway Suite 129, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Phone: 847-573-0800. Fax: 847-573-0833. e-mail: sales@fordgum.com.


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