Welch's Fruit Snacks Expands 'Fusions' Line and Enters Live Music Circuit with C3 Presents Partnership

PIM Brands Inc., the maker of Welch's® Fruit Snacks, has announced a significant expansion of its Fusions™ product line, introducing two new flavour varieties: Citrus Surge and Tropical Tornado.

The product launch is accompanied by a major shift in brand strategy for 2026. Welch's is stepping directly into live music culture through a multi-year collaboration with C3 Presents, aiming to connect with younger demographics by integrating the snacking experience into major festival environments.

Dual Texture and Flavour

The Fusions™ line distinguishes itself through a "remix" architecture, delivering two distinct textures and flavours in a single bite. The snacks feature a chewy outer shell encasing a juicy centre.

Building on the success of the original variety, the new SKUs introduce exotic and citrus-forward profiles to the portfolio.

The New Lineup:

🍊🍋 Citrus Surge:

Pink Grapefruit & Tangerine
Lime & Tart Cherry
Yuzu Lemon & Strawberry

🌪️🍍 Tropical Tornado:

Dragon Fruit & Mango
Kiwi & Strawberry
Pineapple & Passionfruit

Nutritional Profile: Consistent with the core brand values, the new varieties are gluten-free, peanut-free, and formulated with natural flavours and colours. They are marketed as an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, and E.

The Festival Circuit

To support the launch, Welch's is targeting the "experience economy" through its deal with C3 Presents. The brand will execute immersive activations at premier music festivals, including Governors Ball in New York and Lollapalooza in Chicago.

Lisa Eustic, Senior Vice President of Marketing at PIM Brands Inc., explained the pivot towards lifestyle marketing:

"Music moves people, and so does flavour. We're bringing those worlds together with immersive festival experiences and bold new flavour mashups that hit all the right notes. Young adults want more from their snacks; they want experiences. We're delivering on that with surprising partnerships, unforgettable activations, and unexpected flavours."

Commercial Availability

The rollout strategy prioritises immediate impulse availability. While Fusions™ Original Fruits remain available nationwide, the new Citrus Surge and Tropical Tornado varieties are rolling out now in convenience stores.

Expansion into mass retail—including listings at Amazon, Walmart, and leading grocery chains—is scheduled to follow shortly.