The candy company, which also produces Red Hots and Runts,
told FOX Business that the move was a "difficult decision."

A spokesperson said, "We have made the difficult decision to
sunset Fruit Stripe Gum, but consumers may still be able to
find the product at select retailers nationwide.

The statement continued, "The decision to sunset this product
was not taken lightly, and we considered many factors before
coming to this decision, including consumer preferences, and purchasing patterns."

The nostalgic candy came out in the 1960s, and has been
enjoyed by generations of Americans. 

1960’s sign.

Wrigley’s Spearmint brand chewing gum was launched in 1893 and  
was originally marketed by being given away free with the purchase
of baking soda. It became so popular that it was then eventually sold separately as a desired commodity.
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

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1929

The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, known as the Wrigley Company,
is a multinational chewing gum (Wrigley’s gum) company, based
in the Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Goose Island, Chicago.       

Wrigley’s is wholly owned by Mars, Incorporated, and, along with
Mars chocolate bars and other candy products, makes up Mars
Wrigley Confectionery. It is the largest manufacturer and marketer
of chewing gum in the world.

The company currently sells its products in over 180 countries
and districts, operates in over 50 countries, and has 21 production facilities in 14 countries including the United States,

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"The Gene Autry Show" premiered on CBS-TV on July 23, 1959.

The western/cowboy television series starring Gene Autry aired for 91
episodes from July 23, 1950 until August 7, 1956, originally sponsored
by Wrigley’s Doublemint chewing gum.

Gene and Pat promoting the TV and radio
shoe in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, c. 1953.

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