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Fruit Stripe gum was originally manufactured by a company called Beeman's. Beeman's was a chewing gum company that was founded in the late 1800s by William Beeman. The brand became particularly known for its long-lasting flavor and the fact that it was impregnated with layers of different fruit flavors, which allowed consumers to experience a variety of tastes as they chewed the gum. This innovation was quite popular and set Fruit Stripe apart from other gums on the market.

However, over the years, there have been changes in the ownership and production of Fruit Stripe gum. In 1993, American Chicle Company acquired Beeman's, and later, in 2004, Wrigley Company acquired American Chicle. Since then, Wrigley has been the producer of Fruit Stripe gum, continuing the legacy of its unique flavor profile.

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