By the time Wrigley began his business venture, Americans had grown accustomed to chewing gum sold as candy-coated balls or ...

With increased awareness about food sources and their environmental impacts, replacing animal-derived products in food and ...

A shaky factory floor abruptly shut down Ring Pop's plant at a pivotal time. Now it's set to make a sweet comeback.

The Fleer Corporation quickly became a national success. One of its first hits was “Chiclets,” the original candy-coated gum. By 1920, the company’s founder was a millionaire, but he still ...

Researchers found that chomping on a single stick of chewing gum can release up to thousands of shards of microplastics.

Gummy bears and worms have been part of our snacking routine for so long it's hard to remember which one became popular first ...

Plastic is everywhere. And many products we use in everyday life can expose people to tiny, micrometer-wide plastic particles ...

Clever engineers at a Chinese video company built a tiny, swiveling robot that can shoot pieces of gum right into your mouth.

In Physics of Fluids, researchers present gum tragacanth as a plant-based alternative to gelatin for creating edible films.

A new study reveals that a single piece of gum can release thousands of microplastics into your saliva—adding to your yearly ...

Chew on this: Chewing gum can be good for you. Not only can it freshen your breath, it can help you overcome cigarette cravings, improve your memory -- and even help you lose weight. Contestants ...