AKRON, NY — Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., leading manufacturer and distributor of premium gum and confectionery products including the full line of Carousel brand Gumballs and Machines/Dispensers, is introducing a new line of assorted flavor bubble gum balls sold in changemaker jars available in the fourth quarter of 1998.

Ideal for convenience stores, gas marts and drug outlets, these new countertop clear jars contain 100 individual cello packages of two balls each. Each individual pack will have an imprinted UPC code for convenient register check-out. The suggested retail price is $0.25 per two ball package.

“The new bubble gum balls will be available in five proven flavors; Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, Grape, Cinnamon Apple and Popcorn,” said Steve Gold, Ford Gum’s Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing. “The jars are designed for high visibility, impulse sales and conservation of space and will be a lucrative addition to the popular and profitable changemaker category. They are packed 6, single flavor jars to the case.”

“Ford Gum has been an industry leader in the bulk vending business for over 60 years through our Fordway Favors program,” explained Gold. “Now we are extending that experience and manufacturing expertise to offer the same high quality bubble gum products for the retail trade.

Ford Gum is renowned for manufacturing the finest gum and confectionary products under the highest standards of quality control at our own state-of-the-art facility in Akron, NY.”