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Hershey says GLP-1s are driving higher gum and mint sales

Cnbc · · 322 words · By Amelia Lucas
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Hershey is seeing higher sales for its mints and gum — thanks to the growing use of GLP-1 drugs.

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What happened

Hershey is seeing higher sales for its mints and gum — thanks to the growing use of GLP-1 drugs.

Why it matters

"We've also seen strong demand for gum and mints, as the category benefits from functional snacking tailwinds, including GLP-1 adoption," CEO Kirk Tanner said in pre-recorded remarks ahead of the company's earnings conference call Thursday.

Common ground

"Retails sales for our third-largest confection brand, Ice Breakers, increased over 8% in the quarter." While Tanner didn't specify why the increasing usage of GLP-1 agonists fueled mint and gum sales, some people who take medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and…

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/hershey-gum-mints-ozempic-breath.html

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “And The Magnum Ice Cream Company told investors that data suggests that the growing adoption of GLP-1 drugs will likely boost sales of its more expensive products, like those that come in smaller portions or offer more protein or contain real fruit.”
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While Magnum is identified as a brand and the web search results discuss the GLP-1 drug market generally, the specific claim that 'Magnum Ice Cream Company stated that GLP-1 drug adoption will likely boost sales of its premium products' cannot be independently verified by multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Magnum is a brand of ice cream and the company's namesake, originally developed and produced by Frisko in Aarhus, Denmark, a part of the Dutch company The Magnum Ice Cream Company.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum_(ice_cream)
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web search NEUTRAL — Kıtır Magnum çikolatası ve kadifemsi vanilyalı dondurmanın buluştuğu Magnum ürünleri, kampanyaları ve çekilişleri için sitemizi ziyaret edin.
https://www.magnumicecream.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Our pricing analysis indicates that GLP-1RA drugs are priced at a premium compared to other diabetes medications, reflecting their clinical benefits and higher effectiveness. What are the future growt…
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/united-states-glp-1ra-drugs-m…
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Claim 2: “Hershey is seeing higher sales for its mints and gum — thanks to the growing use of GLP-1 drugs.”
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Multiple web search results report that Hershey's gum and mint sales are benefiting from the increased use of GLP-1 drugs, suggesting a positive correlation between the drugs and sales of these products.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hershey Sees GLP-1 Boost for Mints, Gum. Gift this article.The boost to Hershey’s gum and mint business is a positive for a company that makes sweets as the expansion of these weight-loss drugs has cu…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-30/ozempic-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — Here's what I'm seeing from where we sit at 10PM Curfew. The brands leaning into portion-controlled, protein-forward, low-sugar, "feels-like-food" products are having the best year of their lives. The…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hollenshead_around-1-in-10-am…
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web search NEUTRAL — GLP-1 drugs promise wider health benefits, but experts urge caution on use.Common obesity medications lead to higher muscle loss than other weight loss interventions, review finds. 4 days ago.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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Claim 3: “Retails sales for our third-largest confection brand, Ice Breakers, increased over 8% in the quarter.”
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The evidence provided for this claim is either a generic web page title or irrelevant PDF content, and no external sources corroborate the specific claim that 'Retail sales for Ice Breakers increased by over 8% in the quarter.'
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web search NEUTRAL — The site owner hides the web page description.
https://www.thoughtco.com/classroom-ice-breaker-31410
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web search NEUTRAL — But the retail sales rebound was not as pronounced as the 1.1% jump pencilled in by most economists and means that overall, retail sales volumes rose by 0.2% quarter-on quarter in the three months to …
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/office-for-natio…
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web search NEUTRAL — “Have an Ice Breaker before your icebreakers!” Syllabus week is characterized by meeting an array of new classmates while participating in ice-breaking activities for what seems like 17th time that we…
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/ama-ice-breakers-cool-b…
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Claim 4: “However, shares were down more than 2% in morning trading.”
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The evidence provided shows conflicting reports regarding Hershey's stock performance (one source mentions a 2% drop for Mondelez, while others mention surges for Hershey). However, there is no single, consistent, and corroborating report confirming that 'Hershey's shares were down more than 2% in morning trading.'
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web search NEUTRAL — Швейцария: Hershey Trading GmbH. Япония: Hershey Japan Co., Ltd.↑ 1 2 3 Hershey Foods Corporation - Company Profile, Information, Business Description, History, Background Information on Hershey Foods…
https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hershey’s
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web search NEUTRAL — Hershey shares have climbed to their highest mark since June 30, 2016, when the stock surged to more than 16% after the company publicly disclosed a $23 billion bid from Mondelez.Mondelez shares fell …
https://www.cpbj.com/hershey-shares-surge-amid-talk-of-takeo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hershey shares surged as much as 15% in Monday trading following a Bloomberg report suggesting Mondelez may attempt another takeover of the iconic.
https://indianareader.com/hershey-shares-rise-as-mondelez-ac…
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Claim 5: “Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Spruengli said in March that U.S. sales of premium chocolate rose faster last year among people using the medication than those who weren't.”
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Three distinct web search results, citing Reuters and Lindt & Spruengli, confirm that chocolate sales are rising faster among U.S. users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs compared to the general population.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 10, 2026 · KILCHBERG, Switzerland March 10 (Reuters) - Chocolate sales are rising faster among U.S. users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs than in the rest of the population, Swiss chocolatier...
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 12, 2026 · Chocolate sales are rising faster among U.S. users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs than in the rest of the population, Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Spruengli said on Tuesday.
https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/health/weight-loss-drugs-users…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 13, 2026 · Chocolate sales are growing faster among people taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs than non-users, according to Lindt, challenging predictions that the medications would curb sweets...
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/why-ozempic-users-actuall…
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Claim 6: “The boost to Hershey's sales from breath-freshening mints and gum, as well as a 17% jump in sales of its protein bars, helped the company's quarterly revenue climb more than 10% in the first quarter.”
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Two independent web search results (CNBC and general news reports) report the exact details: that the boost from mints/gum and a 17% jump in protein bars helped Hershey's quarterly revenue climb more than 10% in the first quarter.
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web search NEUTRAL — The boost to Hershey's sales from breath-freshening mints and gum, as well as a 17% jump in sales of its protein bars, helped the company's quarterly revenue climb more than 10% in the first quarter.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/hershey-gum-mints-ozempic-br…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hershey's Q1 2026 results show revenue up 10.6%, organic sales growth of 7.9% and a sharp rebound in profits, signalling renewed momentum despite ongoing international challenges.
https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2026/04/30/hershey…
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web search NEUTRAL — First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results Summary1 Consolidated net sales of $3,104.2 million, an increase of 10.6%. Organic, constant currency net sales increased 7.9%.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hershey-reports-fir…
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Claim 7: “Dental experts have linked the drugs to dry mouth, likely caused by dehydration and changes to saliva caused by the medication.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that dry mouth is a possible side effect of GLP-1 drugs, and that this dry mouth can be linked to dehydration or changes in saliva.
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web search NEUTRAL — One possible side effect of taking GLP-1 drugs is hair thinning. A scoping review published in 2025 in the journal Cureus noted an increasing number of reports of people losing hair while being treate…
https://www.theflowspace.com/physical-health/prevention-long…
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web search NEUTRAL — Experts believe that weight loss increases testosterone levels, reduces inflammation, and improves sperm quality, but large-scale studies are needed to confirm a link with GLP-1s.
https://cbs12.com/news/local/along-with-rapid-weight-loss-pa…
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web search NEUTRAL — Other possible causes. It’s also possible that thirst is being confused with dry mouth. Based on case studies, Ozempic may cause dry mouth, which can feel similar to thirst. Your doctor can help deter…
https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/does-ozempic-make-yo…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.