CONCORD CONFECTIONS
DEBUTED NEW BULK VENDING ITEMS AT THE
2004 BULK VENDING SHOW

CONCORD, ONTARIO-(March 25, 2004)-Concord Confections, the world's largest manufacturer of gumballs and a leading innovator in the candy and gum category, debuted its new products at this year's Bulk Vending Show, April 22-24, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV In addition to a host of new items designed to drive bulk vending sales, Dubble Bubble announces that going forward in 2004, the famous Dubble Bubble logo will now be printed on all Dubble Bubble gumballs! With over 75 years history in the bubble gum market, Dubble Bubble, the world's first bubble gum, is now the world's first branded gumball!

New Product Introductions Debuted at the 2004 Bulk Vending Show Concord Confections introduces several new items at Bulk Vending 2004 including "thrilling" new flavors in gumballs, a sour fix and a king-sized way to satisfy your candy cravings.

*Dubble Bubble Gourmet Gumballs "Rainbow of Flavors"
Classic bubble blowing fun appeals to the contemporary tastes of both kids and adults with this 1080-count mix of tasty treats. Dubble Bubble Gourmet Gumballs "Rainbow of Flavors" mix includes mouth watering flavors such as cotton candy, strawberry-banana, candy apple, tangerine dream and blueberry smoothie. This mix is guaranteed to tickle your gourmet tastebuds.

* Dubble Bubble Cinnamon Toast Gumballs
Dubble Bubble Cinnamon Toast Gumballs chew just like the sweet breakfast food in yummy gumballs. Dubble Bubble Cinnamon Toast Gumballs are available in a 850 and 1080-count batch and offer all the flavor without the crumbs!

*Cry Baby Tool Box
Everyone needs a sour fix now and again. Concord Confections' new Cry Baby Tool Box is just the answer! A new addition to the Cry Baby product line-up, Cry Baby Took Box includes candy shaped screws, drills, hammers, wrenches and nails in super sour flavors. Extra sour flavors like cherry, lemon, watermelon, orange and grape will cause you to pucker up and cry like a baby!

*Dubble Bubble Fiesta Mix Gumballs
Dubble Bubble is ready to throw a party with this exciting new mix of flavors. The Dubble Bubble Fiesta Mix combines exhilarating flavors with a Latin flare including Tamarindo, Pina and Mango. Add some spice to your life with the 850-count Dubble Bubble Fiesta Mix.

*Thrills Chewing Gum
This "thrilling" new addition to the Concord Confections' bulk vending line is an exciting new gum with a sweet taste and distinctive purple color. Thrills gum is available in both 850 and 1080-count gumballs and in chewing gum

* Sour Cotton Candy Gumballs
This is not your typical fairground attraction, it's Sour Cotton Candy Gumballs! These tasty treats take the well-loved carnival standard and spike it up a notch! Available in 1080 and 850-count mixes, Sour Cotton Candy Gumballs come in six exciting flavors including lemon, grape, orange, blueberry, green apple and cotton candy.

* Mega Breakers
Is your mouth big enough to fit Concord Confections Mega Breakers? These over-sized, white-speckled treats are 1 ¾" in diameter and have a tasty candy center. Available in assorted fruit flavors.

Concord Confections, the maker of Dubble Bubble, the world's first bubble gum, is one of the largest manufacturers of bubble gum in the world, having established its leadership position offering innovative brands in the category including Tongue Splashers - "The gum ball that paints your mouth with a splash of color." Founded in 1986, Concord Confections' packaged goods, bulk, bulk vending and private label products can be found in mass merchandise, grocery, drug, convenience, toy and wholesale outlets worldwide. For more information on any of the gum and confectionery products available from Concord Confections, please call 800/267-0037 or visit the company's website at www.dubblebubble.com.