Dum Dum Pops®, the classic, all American lollipop has been a favorite since 1924.  With 16 fun flavors plus its signature Mystery™ flavor, these small pops are perfect for kids of all ages.  Dum Dum Pops bring on the smiles 'cause everyone loves a Dum Dum!

Dum Dum Pops were originated by Akron Candy Co., Bellevue, Ohio, in 1924. I.C. Bahr, the early sales manager of the company, named the ball-shaped candy on a stick and figured dum-dum was a word any child could say.

Ways to Use Dum Dums

In March of 1953, Spangler purchased the trade name along with equipment and machinery to make Dum Dums and moved the operation to Bryan. After the wax wrapped pops had been in production in Bryan for just four weeks, a celebration was held to mark their entry into the Spangler fold. On June 4, 1953, a special Dum Dum booth outside the factory supplied Dum Dums free to all the children (grownups, too) and offered chances to win special gift prizes.

Dum Dums in 1953

Regular Dum Dums come in 16+1 flavors and are enjoyed by kids of all ages! Flavors are Watermelon, Strawberry, Cherry, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Root Beer, Sour Apple, Cream Soda, Butterscotch, Cotton Candy, Bubble Gum, Cherry Cola, Pink Lemonade, and the Mystery Flavor™. New flavors are Ashlynn Coconut, Mango, and Tangerine! We strive to get a mix of at least 10 different flavors in the larger bags - more than you get with other lollipops. Order a 120 count Dum Dum box of your favorite flavor from our online store. Learn about our Save Wraps for Stuff program.

We not only make traditional Dum Dums, but also Dum Dum Pops for Valentine, Easter, Halloween, and Dum Dum GUM Pops. How we make Dum Dums...

Dum Dums have their own mascot - The Dum Dum Drum Man who has been with us since 1966!
Learn more about the Dum Dum Drum Man!