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Food and Beverage ManufacturingNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Ford Gum & Machine Company is a mid-sized manufacturer in the food and beverage sector that specializes in gum products. It operates a modern facility in Akron, New York, with a brand portfolio that includes Big League Chew, MEG (Military Energy Gum), and Carousel Gumballs, and it also provides co-manufacturing services for other leading gum brands. The business participates in the confectionery market by producing gum products and partnering with other brands to expand its lines, such as a Warheads-branded gum produced with Impact Confections and a sugar-free gum line developed with Jelly Belly Candy Company. The company has a history of brand transactions, having acquired a Wrigley brand in 2010 and purchased Wrigley assets in 2022. A December 2024 report noted a trade dress infringement lawsuit involving Big League Chew filed in an Illinois federal court.