2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards
Gum and Mints
Product Submissions
| Exhibitor | Brand | Product | innovation Statement | Price | Weight | Product Photo | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. | Bubblicious | Gummy Gum - Strawberry Orange | Bubblicious Gummy Gum Strawberry Orange delivers a first-of-its-kind dual-texture experience, pairing chewy candy and classic bubble gum in one piece. Bursting with bold strawberry and orange flavors, it redefines gum with playful, gummy-candy fun. | $1.59 | 1.4 oz |  |  |
| Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. | Mentos | Gum - Pure White Sweet Mint 10p | Pocket-friendly Mentos Pure White gum fits easily in your purse, pocket, or backpack for fresh flavor on the go. This sugar-free, xylitol-sweetened gum has a crunchy shell, soft center, and helps reduce stains in 6 weeks. | $1.89 | 0.7 oz |  |  |
| The Hershey Company | Ice Breakers | Snow Cone | Ice Breakers Snow Cone is a limited edition gum and mints lineup featuring an ice cold fruity flavor with red and blue crystals. Designed to cue cooling and deliver the brand’s differentiated cold rush experience, the Ice Breakers Snow Cone taps into summer seasonal nostalgia with bold packaging. | $3.99 | 3.24 oz |  | |
| breathROX | breathROX | Chili Lime Mango Sugar-Free Popping Candy Breath Mints with Zinc | breathROX Chili Lime Mango are sugar-free popping candy breath mints with zinc and Tajin®. Other breath mints are just perfumed candy. breathROX are fun & functional. Popping helps stimulate saliva. Crystals help scrub mouth. Zinc helps neutralize odors. breathROX are sugar-fee and aspartame-free. | $3.49 | 0.63 oz |  | |
| Amos Sweets Inc. | Amos | Refreshing Iced Coffee Mints | A precision-balanced menthol infusion meets real caffeine, transforming standard candy into a refreshing, high-energy 'Iced Espresso' sensation. Zero-Sugar. The next generation of functional, plant-based snacking. Potable. Get real coffee energy whenever you need it. | $2.99 | 1.06 oz |  | |
| Mars Snacking | EXTRA | Sours - Blue Raspberry | SOURS by EXTRA is introducing a bold sour twist to the brand's product portfolio. Inspired by consumers who are drawn to bold flavors and new experiences, SOURS by EXTRA intercepts everyday moments with a burst of out-of-pocket fun, twisting the now into a flavorful occasion to be fully present. | $2.29 | 1.59 oz |  | |
| Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. | Mentos | Cool Mints Peppermint | Mentos Cool Mints are sugar-free mints with a crisp, long-lasting freshness. Their triangular, three-layer design enhances flavor release while green tea extract and texture ridges supports fresh breath. Comes in a convenient tin for on-the-go use. | $2.99 | 1.23 oz |  | |
| KICKBALLZ - REGAL PALATE | KICKBALLZ | Caffeinated Gum - Peppermint | Best tasting caffeinated gum ball, supports energy and focus while freshening breath. Low calorie. | $4.99 | 1 oz |  | |
| Milliways | Milliways | Spearmint Plastic Free Chewing Gum | Most gum is made from chewy plastic. Each piece of conventional gum can contain over 1 straw worth of plastic! Milliways is plastic free, Non-GMO, aspartame & sugar free! Our purpose: Drive the global agenda toward replacing a billion pieces of plastic gum. Our point of difference: We taste great! | $5.99 | 2.12 oz |  | |
| Noms Chewing Gum | Noms | Chewing Gum - Minty Mojito | Noms is a premium, all-natural chicle gum, plastic-free and clean. Its remineralizing formula supports oral health, while Minty Mojito delivers crisp mint with a subtle lime twist for a fresh, long-lasting chew. | $4.50 | 1.33 oz |  | |
| Bubblegum Kids | Bubblegum Kids | Arthur Crunch Cereal Sugar Free Gum | Chew into nostalgia with Arthur’s Crunch Cereal Sugar-Free Gum! A crunchy fruity cereal-inspired flavor in a long-lasting, sugar-free chew. Sweet, fruity notes meet fresh flavor perfect for on-the-go fun, sharing, or a playful throwback anytime. | $3.99 | 2.91 oz |  | |
| C. Howard Company, Inc. | Choward's | Strawberry Gum Bottle Sugar Free | Sugar Free Strawberry chewing gum with fruitful strawberry flavor, packed in a 2.25oz. bottle of approx. 44 pcs of gum. | $3.79 | 2.25 oz |  | |
| Bubblegum Kids | Bubblegum Kids | Spongebob Pineapple Paradise Sugar Free Gum | Enjoy a tropical burst with SpongeBob SquarePants Pineapple Paradise Sugar-Free Gum! Juicy pineapple flavor meets long-lasting freshness, no sugar and all fun. Perfect for on-the-go chewing, sharing, or adding a splash of Bikini Bottom to your day. | $3.99 | 2.91 oz |  | |
| Bubblegum Kids | Bubblegum Kids | Nick Slime Liquid Filled Gumballs | Get Slimed with Nickelodeon Slime Liquid Filled Gumballs! 100 individually wrapped pieces bursting with gooey flavor. Naturally colored, bright, and fun - perfect for sharing, parties, or a slime-tastic treat anytime. | $5.99 | 12.35 oz |  | |
| Bubblegum Kids | Bubblegum Kids | Spongebob Liquid Filled Gumballs | Dive into fun with SpongeBob SquarePants Liquid Filled Gumballs! 100 individually wrapped pieces bursting with a yummy liquid core. Naturally colored, bright, and perfect for sharing, parties, or a splash of Bikini Bottom anytime. | $5.99 | 12.35 oz |  |
