Strauss Group Chairwoman Ofra Strauss Joins Top Gum Board
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Ofra Strauss, Chairwoman of the Strauss Group, has joined the board of directors at Top Gum, a global gummy supplement company founded in Sderot. Top Gum has seen significant growth, with revenues reaching $33.8 million in Q2 2026 and projected annual sales over $145 million. Strauss cited her belief in Israeli companies achieving global success while staying connected to their roots as a reason for joining.
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- Ofra Strauss, Chairwoman of Strauss Group, joins the board of Top Gum, a global gummy supplement company.
- Top Gum, founded in Sderot, experienced a 50% organic growth in Q2 2026, reaching $33.8 million in revenue.
- The company projects annual sales to exceed $145 million for 2026.
- Top Gum has expanded its operations with new facilities in Sderot, the U.S., and Canada.
- Strauss highlighted her belief in Israeli companies achieving global success while maintaining local connections.
Ofra Strauss, the Chairwoman of the Strauss Group, has joined the board of directors at Top Gum, a global nutritional supplement company. Top Gum, which began its operations in Sderot, specializes in gummy vitamin supplements for major brands worldwide. Strauss, who has led the Strauss Group since 2001, brings her extensive experience to the rapidly growing company.
Top Gum, founded in 2004, develops and manufactures gummy supplements, with a significant expansion into international markets. The company recently launched a new advanced factory in Sderot and operates production sites in Israel, Canada, and the United States, employing over 400 people. Strauss's appointment is seen as a strategic move for Top Gum, which operates in the nutrition, health, and innovation sectors.
The global dietary supplement market is valued at over $200 billion annually, with the Israeli market exceeding one billion shekels. This growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for health and wellness products. Top Gum has experienced accelerated growth, reporting a tenth consecutive record quarter in the second quarter of 2026 with revenues of approximately $33.8 million, a 50% organic increase. The company projects annual sales exceeding $145 million for 2026.
Top Gum has also expanded its global footprint through acquisitions, including the purchase of a gummy production facility in the U.S. from P&L Development in May 2026 and the Canadian company Island Abbey in 2025. Strauss expressed her enthusiasm for joining Top Gum, emphasizing her belief in the potential of Israeli companies to achieve global success while maintaining local connections. Riviv Zoller, Chairman of Top Gum's board, stated that Strauss's experience will be invaluable as the company transitions from a local entity to a global one.
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