Ice Breakers Sours Mints

Ice Breakers is a leading brand of sugar-free mints and chewing gum known for its intensive flavor crystals and distinctive round puck packaging. Originally launched in the late 1980s, the brand was developed to compete in the growing breath mint market with a focus on cooling and refreshing sensations. Over the years, the product line expanded to include fruit-flavored sour mints, such as the watermelon, green apple, and tangerine variety shown.

Today, Ice Breakers is a cornerstone brand of The Hershey Company, one of the largest chocolate and snack manufacturers in the world. While the brand has global distribution, manufacturing is primarily focused in North American facilities, with specific distribution routes handled by regional subsidiaries like Hershey Canada Inc. for the North American market. The brand's ownership has remained stable within Hershey's portfolio since the early 2000s, following its acquisition from the Nabisco conglomerate.