Fruit Gushers which come in a "Fruit Punch" flavor with differently colored fruit-flavored fillings. Another variety that was developed is "Hawaiian Punch". These Gushers are the same shape as the original Fruit Gushers and contain three naturally flavored fruit snacks: "Pineapple Paradise", "Watermelon Luau", and "Maui Mango". They are not currently for sale in all states and regions of the US. Fruit Gushers Fruit Gushers, commonly known as Gushers, are American fruit candy snacks in the shape of elongated hexagonal bipyramids, made primarily from sugar and fruit juice, with small amounts of other ingredients. Introduced in 1991, they are produced by General
Fruit snack treat their children's consumption of fruit snacks the same way they would a candy or any other "snack food" item. As of 2015, fruit snacks generally cost two to five times the price of gummy bears. Welch's fruit snacks usually cost $6.98 for a box of 40 small packs. The modern, highly processed fruit snack has nothing in common with dried fruit or candy. The first modern fruit snack was Joray Fruit Rolls, which were developed by confectioner Louis Shalhoub in the 1970s. It was used by backpackers as a lightweight, high-energy food rather than as healthful-sounding candy for children.