Welcome to the website of the ICGA, the association of chewing gum manufacturers and ingredient suppliers from around the world.

Learn about the history of gum

Who was the first person to chew gum? Where was chewing gum invented?

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This section contains a growing list of Frequently Asked Questions about chewing gum

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The first patent for chewing gum was issued ..

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The first bubble gum cards were issued in ...

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