A sudden shortage of bubblegum has left store shelves bare and consumers puzzled. Manufacturers confirm production has slowed due to a disruption in the supply of key ingredients, though details remain unclear. Distributors report shipments at a fraction of normal volumes, forcing retailers to limit sales or pull products entirely. The shortage has sparked stockpiling and inflated resale prices, with some consumers holding onto their last packs. Industry analysts say production could resume within weeks, but no timeline has been confirmed. For now, the familiar pop of a bubble is disappearing from streets, schools, and checkout lines.

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