"Look at the biggest trends, TV shows, and movies from the last few years, and one thing is clear: '90s nostalgia is a seriously profitable business. Those who remember the last decade of the 20th century are willing to pony up quite a bit of cash to see a return of their all-time favorites, from fashion to music to interior design."
"Most '90s kids will fondly remember Shockers, chewy candy bites that capitalized on the decade's sour craze. The origins of the candy actually date back to the 1960s, when Sunline Inc. (later renamed Sunmark Candy Company) released a mouth-puckering treat called SweeTarts. SweeTarts used the same recipe as the sugary powder that makes up Pixy Stix and Fun Dip. Nestle eventually acquired the company, and in the early 1990s, it released a revamped version of the product; it was now called Shockers."
'90s nostalgia is a profitable cultural trend that drives demand for retro fashion, music, TV, and candies. Many classic '90s candies remain available today, including Bubble Tape and Sour Patch Kids, while other favorites have vanished despite consumer petitions and social media campaigns. Shockers emerged in the early 1990s as a sour, chewy candy under the Wonka brand, drawing on a recipe lineage from SweeTarts, Pixy Stix, and Fun Dip. The product featured bright, colorful packaging emphasizing intense sour flavor. Shockers were popular for their powerful sour punch but were eventually replaced by SweeTart.
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