These brilliantly chewy sweets are brought to you by Rowntree's, the makers of the classic Fruit Pastille. The story begins in 1862, when Henry Rowntree bought a cocoa works in York and transformed it into a confectionery company. Fruit Gums were invented in 1893, and they've been a classic ever since. Along with other tasty sweets in the Rowntree's family, these deliciously satisfying gums are a great way to enjoy a more colourful, fruity-tasting treat time.