Mike & Ike Debuts Mascots & the Internet Has Sweet (and Sour) Thoughts

By New Zealand Blog News Service Jul 17, 2026

Mike & Ike is making sweet history.
For the first time since its inception in 1940, the popular confectionery brand introduced candy mascots, putting an end to the long-running mystery of who Mike…
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