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Mike and Ike are oblong fruit-flavored chewy candies that come in several colors and varieties, including cherry, strawberry, orange, lemon, and lime. Popular varieties are
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In April 2012, the company ran an ad campaign based on the premise that Mike and Ike were "breaking up" due to "creative differences"; the packaging showed one or the other name scratched out. The campaign was intended to capture the interest of younger consumers. In 2013 the company announced Mike
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Cherri and Bubb (Cherry and bubble gum) flavor (launched 1989; reissued 2013, then again in 2019)
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Mike and Ike Root Beer Float (Limited edition) (reissued 2015, then again in 2021)
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Mike and Ike Minion Mix – Blueberry and Banana flavors (launched 2014)
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Mike and Ike – Strawberries n' Cream (launched 2000; reissued 2019)
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Mike and Ike Sundae Sweets (Limited edition) (launched 2017)
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