5 Biggest Chewing Gum Companies in the World

In this article, we take a look at the 5 biggest chewing gum companies in the world. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the chewing gum industry, go instead to 10 Biggest Chewing Gum Companies in the World.

5. The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)

Annual Revenue: $8.9 billion

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 42

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is an American sweets maker based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1894 as Hershey Chocolate Company. It manufactures and sells items like chocolate, gums, candy and baked products. The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is one of the biggest chewing gum companies in the world as well.  

Its main lines of chewing gums includes brands like Bubble Yum, Ice Breakers and Ice Cubes. All of these brands come in different flavors each, as well as with sugar-free versions. Overall, the company produces more than 90 brands of chocolate, candy and gum. 

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) sells its products across the US as well as in over 60 other countries around the world. It operates three large distribution centers that are equipped with modern labor management systems and employs around 19,000 people as of 2022. 

As of the third quarter of 2022, 42 hedge funds own equity worth $1.58 billion in The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY), with Renaissance Technologies being the leading holder with a stake worth a little over $670 million.