Mike and Ike: the iconic fruity sweet from American cinemas

The story of Mike and Ike

Mike and Ike was born in 1940, created by American confectionery company Just Born — the same company that makes the famous Peeps marshmallows. The brand takes its name from a popular song of the era: "Mike and Ike, They Look Alike". For over 80 years, these small fruity chewy sweets have been part of everyday American life — at the cinema, in diners, in school canteens.

Today Mike and Ike is one of the best-selling non-chocolate sweet brands in the United States. The range has expanded considerably since the original — there are now dozens of flavours and formats, from classic fruity to sour versions and seasonal limited editions.

Which Mike and Ike format to choose?

You'll find several sizes in our selection. Here's how to find your way:

The Theater Box (141g) — The iconic rectangular cardboard box. The standard US format for sharing during a film. For the perfect movie night, add a bag of American popcorn to your order.

The Pocket format (22g) — A tiny miniature box, ideal for trying a flavour without committing or slipping into a pocket. The quick little treat.

Fun Food formats — Mike and Ike also comes as cotton candy in cherry or lime flavour, lollipops and flexible pouches. Original variations impossible to find in mainstream European supermarkets.

Why does everyone love Mike and Ike?

The secret of Mike and Ike is intensity. Unlike classic gummy sweets with an indefinable sweet taste, here each colour corresponds to a precise fruit — cherry, lemon, strawberry, lime, orange for the original.

The brand is also famous for its themed mixes. The Mega Mix offers 10 flavours in a single box. The Berry Blast is a concentrate of red fruits and wild berries. The Sour versions take the same fruity flavours but in an acidic version — perfect if you like a kick.

The Mike and Ike range at Pop's America

Pop's America offers the full Mike and Ike range — Original Fruits, Mega Mix, Berry Blast, Tropical Typhoon, Sour, Cotton Candy and 22g pocket formats. Products imported directly from the United States, made by Just Born since 1940. The best-before date is displayed on every product page before purchase.

Complete your order with our American sweets and our American popcorn for a 100% USA snacking experience.

FAQ — Everything about Mike and Ike

Do Mike and Ike contain gluten?
The vast majority of Mike and Ike flavours are certified gluten-free in the USA. It's the favourite sweet among gluten-intolerant people.

Does the cotton candy really taste like the sweet?
Yes — you get the exact aroma of cherry or lime Mike and Ike, but in a cloud texture that melts instantly in your mouth.

Where can I buy Mike and Ike in Europe?
Mike and Ike are not distributed in mainstream European supermarkets. You can order them directly from Pop's America, imported from the United States.