Alina Morse was 9 years old when she decided she wanted to create a sugar-free lollipop that actually tasted good, and that was good for consumers’ health. Most sugar-free products either taste bad or have ingredients in them that are unhealthy. What kid wants to eat a lollipop that tastes bad? But what parent wants their child to eat a lollipop that is bad for their teeth? Especially young children that do not have the best dental hygiene? This is why Alina’s idea has been such a success.
With the help of her dad, she created Zollipops. Zollipops are a brand of sugar-free lollipop that actually clean kids’ mouths. They contain natural ingredients and sweeteners, such as xylitol, erythritol, and stevia. These ingredients help to neutralize acid. This prevents the bacteria that causes tooth decay from growing in kids’ mouths. Alina has had a running start with her product, making $70,000 in 2015. She hopes to be able to distribute Zollipops to schools and dentists’ offices across the country. Alina’s product will be very marketable because not only is it healthy, but it specifically focuses on the health of kids her own age. She is changing the candy market altogether with Zollipops.
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This is another great example of someone taking something that already existed- a lollipop- and taking it to another level, by innovating. Alina saw the pain associated with lollipops and parents- parents want to give their kids a sweet treat, but not something unhealthy. Thanks to Alina, now the pain associated with this treat is minimized greatly
This is a really interesting idea. It is amazing how some of the best ideas come from something that seems so simple. I wonder what future options for expansion there are in this industry.
Great blog post. This is absolutely fantastic to show that you don’t need to be super experienced to take action towards a product. All you need is a dream for entrepreneurs. Very inspirational and sweet.
Talk about a young entrepreneur! This is a really good demonstration of the fact that innovation can come from just about anywhere; even from a 9 year old. The idea of a sugar free lollipop is very simplistic which also shows that you really don’t need an elaborate scheme to create something great.
What a crazy fun thing to do with your dad. I’ve always thought lollipops were stupid but its a cool innovation that ms morse is working on. But seriously I would prefer a piece of hard candy simply wrapped in plastic, no sticks. And whats the point in licking, I taste the flavors just as well if not better by putting it in my mouth and keeping it there.
I love the idea of a candy that can actually be offered at the dentist’s office. It’s so neat to see how she took a relatively very simple idea and ran with it, and at such a young age!