First made1940
Made by thenJust Born, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Made by nowJust Born
StatusStill made
TypeJellies and gummies
What it is
Chewy, oblong fruit candies in cherry, strawberry, orange, lemon and lime.
The story
- 1940: first made by Just Born, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Fun facts
- Nobody knows for sure who Mike and Ike were. Just Born has suggested a vaudeville song, a naming contest or the inventors.
- In 2012 an ad campaign said the pair were "breaking up" over creative differences. They "got back together" in 2013.
Is Mike and Ike still made?
Yes. Mike and Ike is still made, by Just Born. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Mike and Ike on Amazon.
If you like Mike and Ike
- Dots (1945): Chewy, fruity gumdrops in cherry, lemon, lime, orange and strawberry.
- Hot Tamales (1950): Chewy cinnamon candies, the spicy cousin of Mike and Ike.
- Swedish Fish (1957): Chewy, fish-shaped candies.
- Chuckles (1921): Five sugar-coated jelly candies in a row: lime, orange, cherry, lemon and licorice.
See every candy from the 1940s or all jellies and gummies.
Frequently asked questions
When did Mike and Ike come out?
Mike and Ike was first made in 1940, by Just Born, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Who makes Mike and Ike now?
Just Born.
Is Mike and Ike discontinued?
No. Mike and Ike is still made by Just Born.
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Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Mike and Ike is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
