NEWSMay 6, 2026

New brand Life Loop drops functional gum in 2,500 UK stores

It debuts with four SKUs backed by a £2m marketing campaign.

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New UK functional chewing gum brand Life Loop has launched into nationwide retail distribution across 2,500 Tesco, Boots, and Rontec Shop 'n Drive outlets, with a four-SKU range spanning Energy, Energy+, Wellness, and Beauty.

The brand is a joint venture between dmg ventures and consumer product developer Alfred Franks & Bartlett Plc.

The range and the science

Life Loop's headline pitch is speed of absorption. Caffeine delivered via chewing gum is absorbed directly through the mouth, reaching the bloodstream in 5 to 10 minutes, compared with 30 to 45 minutes for coffee or energy drinks. The SKUs are positioned as a sugar-free alternative to energy shots, vitamin shots, and traditional supplements.

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The product uses patented compressed gum technology that protects the active ingredients inside each piece until it's chewed.

The launch is backed by a £2m+ multi-channel advertising campaign running through the summer including a takeover at Victoria Station and sample distribution across various festivals.


Life Loop is in store now across the Tesco, Boots, and Rontec footprint. More on the brand at lifeloopgum.com.

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