With Social Activities Still Rare, Sales of Gum and Mints Continue to Lag
Mondelez and Hershey's both report demand has dropped during the pandemic
Hershey's CEO Michele Buck expects gum and mint sales to stay low until social distancing subsides.
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Key Insights:
- People aren't as worried about fresh-smelling breath while social distancing.
- Hershey's has attempted to drive mint sales by spotlighting the unpleasant condition of "mask breath."
The ongoing mandates of social distancing, face masks and working from home have led to people consuming less gum and mints than prior to the pandemic.
