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Bassetts / Haribo / Maynards
Discontinued: 1918
Unclaimed Babies was the first gelatin-based shaped candy. It was created by an Austrian immigrant working at Fryers of Lancashire in 1864. The gummy was named after abandoned infants left on church steps, which was common during Victorian Britain's high abandonment rates. These larger candies sold for one farthing each. They were the father of all future gummy-like candy to come. Production ended when Bassett's acquired the formula and rebranded the product.
Discontinued: 1953
Bassett's created "Peace Babies" to mark the end of World War I. It was the same gummy formula as Unclaimed Babies but renamed to celebrate victory and peace. Production was suspended during World War II due to wartime shortages.Manufacturing resumed after the war until the final rebrand to Jelly Babies in 1953.
Discontinued: 1940s
Hans Riegel Sr. invented the Dancing Bear (Tanzbär) in 1922. He was inspired by trained bears, common in street festivities and markets in Europe. These initial candies were larger and more robust than today's gummy bears. The original format disappeared when Haribo reformulated and resized the bears for mass production during the company's expansion in the 1940s.
Discontinued: 2005
In 2004, Trolli's U.S. arm introduced a roadkill-themed gummy candy in the shape of flattened animals. Road Kill Gummies featured squirrels, chickens, and snakes with tire track designs. In February 2005, following complaints by the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Kraft decided to stop production. The organization thought the gummies promoted animal cruelty to children.
Discontinued: 2015
These sugar-free candies were Haribo's attempt to create healthier gummy bears using maltitol as a sugar substitute. Lycasin, the sugar in the candy comprised of maltitol, which our bodies can't fully digest. Despite being a hit with some health-conscious customers, many reported it was causing gastrointestinal issues as the product had similar effects on the body as laxatives. The candies were discontinued after the consumers hit the toilet a little too often.
Discontinued: 2021
Maynards Juicy Squirts were juicy gummy candy that was removed from the shelves in 2021 for unknown reasons. They featured a chewy exterior with liquid centers that burst when bitten. The candy provided an intense flavor experience, making it popular among gummy enthusiasts.
Discontinued: 2024
Fruit Stripe Gummy Candy was introduced by Fruit Stripe Gummy Candy in 2022. They were invented to complement the original Fruit Stripe gum. They featured the zebra mascot, Yipes, in gummy form. In January 2024, Ferrero announced that it would cease further production of Fruit Stripe gum, which also led to the end of this zebra-inspired gummy.
