I would love to be able to let my children and grandchild taste this gum. I sure wish they still made it. Unfortunately, it is no longer available as it was discontinued. I love Chum Gum. I would put the chewed chum gum on my headboard for the next day, it did lose its flavor but I could wake up and blow bubbles till I would get together with the friends go to Melchens candy store and purchse more. Unfortunately, from what we could find, it seems like Chum Gum fell out of the spotlight because so much focus was turned to Dubble Bubble by the company. One for you. When they stop selling them I bought every BOX I could get my hands on. Chum gum has a flavor I will never for get and as most of you have said it bring back the good old days when being a child was care free and good times. Wouldn't it be great if they started making it again. In business from 1930 to 1971. I remember ChumGumit had a sweet and unique flavor. Why did they have to stop making something so good? The idea was to create a tasty gum that would blow really great bubbles. about the only way i ever got it was on Halloween. It was my favorite from the penny candy at Farley's Grocery store. In 2005, Fleer Company ended up declaring bankruptcy and they never bounced back as some companies do. I live in San Fernando Valley, Calif. My Chum Gum days go back to the early 60's in Junior High. for .25 oh the good old days!! And Blow. Please start making milkshake Candys bars again. LOVE ME SOME CHUM GUM-FOREVER. I'd buy fifteen sticks for a nickel from the corner store outside Riley Elementary in Muncie, Indiana. in the 60's,, and it is the best damn gum ever! people also thought i was crazy whenever i would ask if anyone remembered this wonderful product. I still can get Bottle Caps, Laffy Taffy, Now N Laters, Sprees, Nerds and Sweet Tarts. The gum is no longer made in the United States but rather in Morocco. That one is still on the market today. They are not spell checked or reviewed for accuracy. Still, there was a backlash when they were discontinued in 2006, leading to the introduction of the Butterfinger Bites in . Where can I find Chum bubble gum or do they still make it? I have been looking for Chum Gum for years and I haven't had any luck. Anyone remember Violets? We used to get it in a little ice cream store called Shorty Simms in Abingdon, Il. The BEST penny candy counter ever. I LIVE IN WASHINGTON DC BROUGHT A PACK FROM A MARKET FEW YEARS AGO. I googled chum gum hoping to find it on the market again, but instead I found a fan club that I can feel very comfortable being a member in! In fact, I realized that I have had chicken bones candy; and while it does include coconut, there is also a peanut butter inclusion. It is owned by Mondelz International. Yes, I remember those candy lipsticks, they were creamy, not like today's. Others make so much chum they need big barrels. Glad to know I am not the only fan. I got it in a gas station in a little town in Ohio in the 60's and early 70's. Also got a lot of teachers upset. I AM 61 YEARS OLD AND HAVE NEVER HEARD OF CHUM GUM! I am glad everyone at this site remember it. I AGREE WITH EVERY ONE I HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT CHUM FOR MONTHS AND DECIDED TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE GUMS SITE BUT HAVENT ANY LUCK. Wish I could still get it!! He focused all of his marketing and efforts to the new gum and it was impressive. Wish someone would bring it back. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It never lost it's flavor and the smell was heavenly. I'm 54 and haven't seen that gum since about 1970. The Sunday Milwaukee (WI) Journal had a supplemental ad section for Treasure Island, a discount chain store operating as a lower-budget retailer under the JC Penney umbrella. They were relish!!! Bring back. Don't think were the only ones out here moaning about the want for more of it! Here's a wild one! The other candy I have looked for were watermelon flavored, oval shaped, were light pink in color, and came in a clear wrapper with a white checkered pattern at the edges. I thought people forgot the greatest gum ever! Xanthan and Guar Gum Are in Everything: Are They Bad for You? Some of my old time favorites are Powerhouse, Big Time, Hollywood, Milkshake and Butternut. Do they still make bubbaloo gum? PLEASE!!! If we ever discuss back on the market the company would be very successful. Do they sell Freshen Up gum? - Sage-Answer I'm so HAPPY just to see them in my curio cabinet! Loved it. An aphrodisiac?? Fleer Please Bring It Back!! I agree with yo all! I grew up in Buffalo New York, and my brother and I would always go to the corner store just for Chum gum. My company was stationed 60 klicks from our battalion headquarters in Schweinfurt. OH BOY I REMEMBER THIS GUM.IT WAS THE BEST EVER. PLEASE BRING THEM BACK! It would probably be 2 for a quarter these days. Great memories. So I brought these Brachs Red Twist and shared them with my wife. The Fleer name is now owned by a company known as Upper Deck, who had previously made a huge offer to the company and had been declined. I'm from Weymouth Massachusetts and really miss the chum gum. When it comes to stocking one of the largest selections of wholesale retro and nostalgic candy, Blair Candy knows the favorites you miss or the treats you can't wait to discover. Peppermint chews. I grew up in Hyattsville md in the 60's and Chum gum was the BEST !! Hopefully, someone will purchase the rights to these iconic treats. Could be the case If so, then it would just be nice to know what is was called way back when. Folklore suggests that swallowed gum sits in your stomach for seven years before it can be digested. Other people remember "Chum Gum" and the "Happy Hollisters" books. The bubble gum was cheap with really great flavor that simply didnt last. Bought it at the corner market. I see you are out of both. The funny thing about that is that one day, if we are still here, we will talk about these days as the "good old days". I was going to Lake Jr high school back in the day and I always bought it everyday after school. If you do find any, its certainly just memorabilia and probably not in any condition to be chewed now after having been discontinued 50 years ago. Bubble Yum Rockin' Raspberry flavor. AND SO DO MY GRANDCHILDREN. I fell in love with Chum Gum since 6th grade in '62.I agree with everyone's comments, but besides the great flavor, Chum Gum produced the best bubbles! Chum Gum Alum. My boyfriend thinks I am crazy and has no idea what I am talking about. The inner wrappers white and the gum was pink. I'm glad to see I still have my memory. I grew up in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area and used to walk or ride my bike to the "Beer Depot" to get candy - and my favorite Chum Gum. Always left with a bag of Chum gum for the cents . Three sticks for 0.1 cent. Wish it was still made. I live in South Dakota and LOVED Chum Gum :) Bought it at Woolworth's here. they took me home in the police car and my mom was pissed!!!!!! Hi, I am in Florence SC, and would Ike to find some of these new Unicorn Candy Corn in fruit flavors. I would betcha that no other beer in Europe or anywhere on planet tasted like that stuff. We bought it at Shirley's in hyattsville,md. I REALLY FEEL LIKE I HAVE MISSED OUT! None of my peers heard of it so I thought I was crazy. A group of us kids used to run across the interstate (Shhh! I miss Bonkers. We miss the memories that are brought back with the familiar smell and taste. there is a man on ebay that sell chum gum for $7.00 a stick.. i used to save my money from my grass cuttin when i was a kid and head in town to Rehoboth and go to Snyders candy store and get my marvel comic books and a brown paper bag full of chum gumthen i was set to go into battle alongside Captain America and soar the outter most regions of the universe with the Silver Surferbring Chum Gum back.PLLLLLeeeaaassssee.? The gum is rather simple and mild. Perhaps we should find out who the company was that made chum gum and take it from there. That being said, it was made by the same company that created Dubble Bubble, Bazooka, and several other similar gums. Why did they stop manufacture? I grew up in Los Angeles in the early 70's and I remember walking to the corner store with my friends and buying this awesome gum. I grew up in El Dorado, Arkansas and remember chewing Chum Gum! If I could find it I would purchase all they had in stock and share with everyone! I miss gator gum so much. ___ But I bother to write because at 19 in 1975 I was stationed in Deutschland in Bamberg, Bavaria in a Hawk Missile Unit. It was coated with powdered sugar, and at two sticks for a penny could not be beat! You can reminisce about past candies, or click here to shop the thousands of candieswe do have. I CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF IT BUT IT CAME IN THE SAME SHAPE PACKAGING AS BEEMAN'S OR BLACKJACK. So, no luck there either What I am in search of is probably something that is no longer in production, anywhere, by anybody. Hi, I got married in 2005. The entire beetroot is edible including the leaves which contain loads of vitamin A, calcium, iron and potassium. Sadly, these were discontinued many . Wish I could offer a better answer and havent seen this product in many years. Its tragic!!! Hardly the case. This gum is remembered as being one of the best bubble-blowing gums ever. it was the bubblegum of choice in my neighborhood (the harbor section of conneaut, ohio) in the 60's although i have to confess, i seldom if ever shared the second piece with any of my friends. I grew up in Chicago in the Lincoln Park area and bought it at a store called Nick's. Can you still buy chum gum? - Sage-Advices ), absolutely NO ONE I asked knew what I was talking about or remembered it! Somebody get the recipe and start making it again ! Now that I'am 52 I long for the simple days of my chid hood hanging out with my friends and chewing th e best made gum ever Chum Gum. General Question about discontinued candy. Dubble Bubble was created by Fleer, through an employee who was named Walter Diemer. Fleer was stingy in budgeting for advertising, limited mainly to comic books and little TV play. I found a number 45078 but cant find the candy. Wish they'd bring it back. For years I have been searching for this stick bubble gum called "Chum Gum". OMG just remembered we don't have any woods all the developer's got rid of them. As for Christmas Hard Candy Mix, we are currently sold out but expect to see them next year! You can still buy the famous SoBe's lizard print drinks in 2022 - HITC Chum Gum was the best flavor ever for bubble gum! Try itYou will not be disappointed;). By the way, there was a reference to taffy and I believe you were talking about B-O-N-O-M-O, Bonomo Turkish Taffy! MY SIS AND I MISS IT. So many candies of yesteryear have disappeared and it is doconcerting. I have talked about it all my life and people look at me like I'm crazy glad to see there are others out there that loved it too!!!!! I would so love to have chum gum back1. We all stopped at the corner store on the way home from school each day and buy them.YUMMMMMM !! chum gum was the best gum that i ever chewed.And its so sad that its gone for good. I was wondering if anyone out there happens to remember Light Blue Sugar Coated gumballs. Since they make Dubble Bubble, why not make Chum Gum also? IN TRAVEL I TRIED TO FIND THIS GUM IT IS SO SAD THE COMPANY STOPPED MAKING IT. im 57 and i well remember the taste and texture of the world's greatest gum. I can't believe I found others who remember Chum Gum - my absolute favorite back in the 50's and 60's. Chiclets - Tiny Bubble Gum We have a new gum called Mini Mini Chicles that is very similar. I am interested in mint juleps and Christmas hard mix. how to make bubble gum http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/30/Make-Your-Own-Bubble-Gum74922.shtml. !WhErE CaN I FiNd iT? They lost sight of a historical favorite and it eventually was no longer popular or desired on the market. Chum Gum came out as early as the 1950s from what we can tell and was available until sometime in the 90s. 52chum. Loved chum gum I Remember you would get 2 pieces for a penny!! Five sticks in a cardboard box for five cents. She moved to Scotland recently and is missing teeth like crazy, so I wanted to send her some replacement chicklets but cant find them anywhere?? It was the best. If a macaron and a rice krispies treat had a nougat filled and white chocolate enrobed baby with a colorful pink and purple white chocolate drizzle that would be pretty darn close! Fleer owned the market on bubble gum sports trading cards at the time. But they were GOOD! Then you pop it, stick it back in your mouth and start another bubble. Remember how much of the penny candy and gum was unwrapped. I miss the gum, or maybe everything about being a child in that time. I grew up in East Point Georgia All of us teens sat in the balcony of the East Point christian church We started passing the chum gum around. Very soft with a white powdery coating. Circa 1953. It was pink and I loved that two came in the wrapper. Chum Gum ROCKS!!!! I was a college student making minimum wage at at summer job. Along with many others I too would interested being contacted if it is available again. Even my old class mates didn't remember it. What was the only . Sadly, they have been discontinued as they were part of the NECCO line that disappeared when the company went bankrupt. CandyFavorites sells the Long Coconut Boys, Squirrel Nut Zippers and I think the original Mary Jane Candy. Do they still make Freshen Up gum? - AnswersAll WoW! Meh.. Im 60 and that was my favorite Gum.The original pack was blue with white writing.I remember that they did package it with the white wrapper. By the way Mack, if we're all losers what are you doing wasting your time reading our comments? Do you know where I could find them or do you have the ability to obtain them if they still exist somewhere? This was good stuff. wish i could find a stick today. I wish someone could find more info., bring it back. Lick. Who made itm anyway, Fleer? Fleer - Wikipedia At 55 i still remember going to Connie's by Wilson Junior High School in Philly to get my supply of this delicious gum and other great candies. My boyfriend's parents owned a small grocery store and I swear I dated him for the gum! Penney's disbanded the chain after 15 years to maintain focus on its high-end merchandise. We got to keep the change and bought--Chum Gum. It was the best!Bring it back! I havent had them yet. Let me know if anyone finds any or information on CHUM GUM. Bought them every year. Rauls corner store on the west side of Chicago was my supplier! Several years ago a similar item was made by Starburst in candy corn flavors, much like yours appear to be. I'm so happy it wasn't all a dream. Drumler@yahoo.com. Christmas Candy Coal - Gummy Coal. I'll bet if you could find a stick, chew it, you would turn into an eight year old, like a twlight zone episode. I am so glad that I am not the only one that loved this gum. CVS is carrying it. why dont we all ask fleer to remake this wonderful GUM. Can't belive it. Ask away and we will do our best to answer or find someone who can.We try to vet our answers to get you the most acurate answers. Sure wish Fleer would produce this again. Bargain! I wish they still made it--I would certainly buy it all the time. Your Price: $24.00. It had a good taste, but the flavor was gone quickly. Fleer?Are you listening ? And since someone mentioned shampoo - anybody remember the old egg wash shampoos?? Omg. Don't remember the price. chum gum was the BEST! Freeze the chum then pop it out of the container and put it in a zip lock bag for store. The company was founded in 1938 and has been churning out bubble gum ever since. The pure flavor of juicy fruit is gone. Chewed it daily growing up in Youngstown, OH during the 60's. I truly wish a gum/candy maker would reproduce this wonderful, delightful gum - I would love to introduce my grandchildren to it. I'm from Denver Colo,and they sold it in a little food store down the street from my high school. Popped it hours. No comparison today. Free returns. that and Milk Duds (the old ones without that crappy shiny finish) I used to as a kid get them at the little green store in Appleton Wi.i went to that store foe 10 yrs and didnt know it by its real name,but it was little and green, I GRE UP IN CHICAGO WITH CHUM GUM AND THOSE HOT DOG GUMS AND WONDERFUL BLOMMERS CHOCOLATE. The last time I bought them was around 2018. I wish they still made it I been searching for this gum. Peridex mouthwash may be useful in treating this. Do they still make Beechnut gum? - AnswersAll I really miss this nostalgic gum. I would also get Kits in banana, chocolate and strawberry. There are still wrappers that you can find online though, if the nostalgia is something that appeals to you. Well I looked that name up, shortly after writing to you, Quickly discovered that Chicken Bones* are still in production (somewhere), and doesnt fit the lengthy description I gave for the product Im in search of, at all !! The crocadile did the commercial. It was 1961 and for .25 you could buy a 12oz bottle of pepsi, ice cold from the machine, a .10 bag of Jays Potato chips and 3 grape gum balls. There was nothing like the late 50's to early 60's. Many stores had Chum Gum available well into the mid 1970s, years after manufacturing ended. As kids we loved it. Helen's Party Shop on the corner of St. Louis Ave & Hillman St carried it. She did that and explained that they had been discontinued. Sure miss the 50's and the way things were. I'm 53, I remember walking to the corner store at the age of 5 all by myself to buy the best gum ever!!!!!!! I agree it was the best tasting gum ever. !BRING IT BACK FOR THEM TO TRY!!!!:). Please somebody make it again before I leave this world! If I could just close my eyes and go back . However, by that time, the company had already discontinued Chum Gum as it simply couldnt keep up in a market where the advertisement was primarily focused elsewhere. Anyone know the closest candy still being made? I would cut coupons and take them to the local independent grocery store who would pay you face value that was printed on them, up to a dollar per day, then I'd go to the 5 & dime and buy a dollar worth of candy. Oh so delicious. The following are links about Chum Gum you may find interesting. I also have searched for Chum Gum. Anyway, I have also been looking for it for years with no luckChum gum was the best! Too bad they don't make this anymore. Are clorets still available? I am from Lockport, IL and I, too, couldn't make anyone believe that I remembered Chum Gum! Oh, to smell those again! At the time, I was about 3 or 4 years old. First time I ever bought Chum Gum was 1959 at Szegedi's Candy Store near Birmingham Terrace. Chiclets Fruit Gum. People used to say Who has Chum Gum? I loved this gum. I lived in Stanton, Calif. We use to go to the corner store with a quarter and by a bag full of different candies to watch Astro Boy and Zolar. Wow! I chewed Chum Gum in the mid 60's. Life was simple and sweet. We used to get it in the 60's at an old country looking store in NE Washington D.C. 2 sticks for a penny. Does anyone remember Chum Gum? - Answerbag Armilda. Our candy inventory includes old-fashioned gum, penny .
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