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William J. Wrigley founds the William J. Wrigley Company. It originally sold products such as soap and baking powder.
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William Wrigley begins putting a stick of gum in with the baking powder. The gum eventually becomes more popular than the baking powder.
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In 1893 Wrigley began selling Juicy Fruit gum.
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Wrigley begins selling Spearmint gum.
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The Wrigley Company unveils its Doublemint gum.
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Because the war caused rationing, the company decided to give all its gum to the soldiers instead of sacrificing quality to sell it on the public market.
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When the war ends Wrigley is again able to purchase high quality products and returns to the public market.
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The Wrigley company introduces its Freedent gum.
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In 1976 the Wrigley Company introduces Big Red gum, which has been the most popular cinnamon gum since 1987.
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Wrigley introduces Extra Sugar-free gum, the first sugar-free gum made in the United States.
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The Wrigley Company introduces Winterfresh gum.
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The Wrigley Company introduces Eclipse gum, which is now one of the top three sugar-free gums in the U.S.
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The Wrigley Company introduced Orbit gum in the U.S.
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Hubba Bubba gum, including Hubba Bubba Max, Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape, and Hubba Bubba Mix and Match are sold around the world.
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Wrigley aquires Spanish companies Boomer, Solano, Pim Pom, and Trex Confections.
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Wrigley purchases cand brands Altoids, Lifesavers, Creme Savers, and Sugus candy brands.
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The Wrigley Company release 5 Gum in the United States in 2007.
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Mars, Incorporated purchases the Wrigley Company in 2008 and transfers several of its global non-chocolate subsidaries to Wrigley.
