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Farewell to Fruit Stripe Gum: An Iconic Childhood Favorite Discontinued

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Say goodbye to the nostalgic Fruit Stripe Gum! Find out why this iconic gum is being discontinued after over 50 years on the market.

Fruit Stripe Gum, a childhood favorite with its bold colors and zebra mascot, is bidding farewell after over 50 years in the market. The candy maker Ferrara quietly halted the production of both Fruit Stripe Gum and Super Bubble chewing gums in 2022, leaving fans saddened by the news. Known for its burst of fruit flavor and temporary tattoo surprises, Fruit Stripe Gum has been a classic part of many childhoods, making the news of its discontinuation bittersweet for its loyal followers.

In a move that shocked many, Ferrara Candy Company confirmed that Fruit Stripe Gum is no longer in production, marking the end of an era for a beloved gum that has brought joy to generations. Despite the colorful packs of striped gum sticks and its fruity flavors like Wet n' Wild Melon, Cherry, Lemon, Orange, and Peach, Fruit Stripe Gum will now only live on in memories and nostalgic conversations among fans.

Interestingly, the disappearance of Fruit Stripe Gum has sparked an online frenzy, with enthusiasts scrambling to find and buy the now-rare gum before it completely vanishes from shelves. The iconic gum's short bursts of flavor and unique packaging made it a standout in the chewing gum world, leaving a sweet and colorful legacy behind.

As fans lament the end of Fruit Stripe Gum, the market for discontinued nostalgic candies continues to thrive, with collectors willing to pay a premium for a piece of their childhood memories. The legacy of Fruit Stripe Gum lives on not just in its flavors but also in the hearts of those who cherished the brief taste and the fun of finding a temporary tattoo in every pack.

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Nostalgic Fruit Stripe Gum discontinued after more than 50 years ... (WNWO NBC 24)

WASHINGTON (TND) — A childhood favorite will soon be just a memory after the manufacturer announced Fruit Stripe Gum is being discontinued.

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Fruit Stripe Gum and Super Bubble chewing gums are discontinued ... (CBS News)

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 ...

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Fruit Stripe gum has been discontinued after 54 years (NBC News)

An icon of the gum world has experienced its final chew. Ferrara Candy Company confirmed to TODAY.com that it's discontinuing Fruit Stripe Gum, which has ...

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Fruit Stripe Gum farewell: Chewing gum to be discontinued after half ... (USA TODAY)

Fruit Stripe Gum manufacturer Ferrara Candy announced that it's discontinuing the beloved brand this week. It's been around for more than 50 years.

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Fruit Stripe Gum discontinued after more than 50 years (The Hill)

Fruit Stripe Gum, known for its bold colors and zebra mascot, is being discontinued after 50 years on the market.

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How to find and buy Fruit Stripe gum online (Mashable)

Ferrara Candy Company quietly discontinued the colorful confection, which has been giving fans a burst of fruit flavor since 1969. The gum offered five fruit ...

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Fruit Stripe gum is no more (Quartz)

If you never slapped a spit-moistened chewing gum wrapper on your arm waiting for a temporary tattoo to take form there, did you even experience childhood?

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Fruit Stripe Gum was just discontinued, but it's already selling for up ... (nj.com)

Ferrara Candy Company announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10 that it is ending production of the popular gum after 54 years.

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Nostalgic Fruit Stripe Gum discontinued after more than 50 years ... (KTVL)

KTVL News10 provides local news, weather forecasts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, entertainment programming for Medford and ...

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Fruit Stripe Gum, Famous for Short Bursts of Flavor, Is Discontinued (The New York Times)

Its disappearance from store shelves after more than 50 years invited nostalgic posts on social media. “Best two seconds of flavor you've ever had,” one ...

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Iconic Fruit Stripe Gum discontinued after more than 50 years of sales (ABC News)

The iconic striped chewing gum, long associated with its zebra mascot, Yipes the Zebra, first hit stores more than 50 years ago.

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Fruit Stripe Gum was just discontinued, but it's already selling for up ... (lehighvalleylive.com)

Ferrara Candy Company announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10 that it is ending production of the popular gum after 54 years.

Fruit Stripe Gum to bite the dust after a half century of highly ... (The Associated Press)

Fruit Stripe Gum, something of a childhood icon for many gum chewers over the past five decades, will soon head over the rainbow with its zebra mascot Yipes ...

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Nostalgic Fruit Stripe Gum discontinued after more than 50 years ... (NBC Montana)

NBC Montana, operating as KECI in Missoula, KCFW in Kalispell, and KTVM in Butte and simulcasting through KDBZ in Bozeman offer local and national news ...

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Iconic Fruit Stripe gum to vanish from candy aisles (The Edwardsville Intelligencer)

Hurry to the store for one last thrill. Fruit Stripe gum is being discontinued after 50 years of production.

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End of an era as iconic Fruit Stripe gum, sold since the '60s, to be ... (WLS-TV)

Fruit Stripe, the decades-old gum brand that was known for its fruit-inspired flavors and zebra-print product, is being discontinued.

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Fruit Stripe Gum Discontinued by Chicago-Based Ferrara (WTTW News)

The iconic gum, which has been sold since the 1960s, came in five flavors: Wet n' Wild Melon, Cherry, Lemon, Orange and Peach.

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A brief ode to the brief taste of Fruit Stripe gum, now discontinued (The Washington Post)

The colorful Fruit Stripe gum, striped like its mascot Yipes the Zebra, came with temporary tattoos that made it ubiquitous for many during their ...

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So long Fruit Stripe, Super Bubble: 2 iconic candies discontinued (al.com)

If you love the gums, your best bet may be a re-sale site but be prepared to pay.

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Fruit Stripe Gum discontinued after more than 50 years (Chicago Tribune)

Fruit Stripe may have been best known for its oversized packs of spectral-striped gum sticks, each bearing a distinct fruit flavor that typically faded away ...

Nostalgic for many, Fruit Stripe gum set to be discontinued (KXLH Helena News)

On the candy market since the 1960s, the iconic gum came in a list of fruity flavors with a temporary tattoo inspired by its mascot, a zebra.

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