Danish chewing gum manufacturer Dandy has changed its name to Gumlink after selling its chewing gum production to Cadbury Schweppes.

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UK food and beverages giant Cadbury Schweppes acquired Dandy’s chewing gum production, which includes the V6, Dirol and Stimorol brands, for DKr2.6bn (US$342.6m) in the summer of 2002.


Dandy started chewing gum production back in 1927 and has been named “Dandy” since 1939.


The newly named company Gumlink aims to become a sub-supplier to food and pharmaceutical companies, reported the Danish News Digest.

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