State of the Candy Industry 2021: Jellies, fruit chews, licorice bolstered by growth of non-chocolate chewy category Flavor innovation continues to drive growth across the three categories. July 9, 2021 With chewy texture profiles continuing to dominate the sugar confectionery market, the jellies, licorice and chews categories are seeing steady growth.Read More
American Licorice launches 5 products inspired by fan feedback Most new products are shipping November 2020. August 11, 2020 American Licorice Co. is introducing five new products under its Sour Punch and Red Vines brands that are inspired by feedback from fans.Read More
Sour Punch Chicks & Bunnies American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind. April 8, 2020 This mix of chewy, sweet and sour gummies features Lemon-flavored chicks and Watermelon-flavored bunnies.Read More
Meiji America, American Licorice, Bazooka win 2020 Kids Choice Awards Judging held during ECRM Christmas & Halloween Candy Planning session. Alyse Thompson-Richards February 26, 2020 ECRM hosted its annual Candy Planning: Christmas & Halloween program Feb. 16-19 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.Read More
Sour Punch, Red Vines Valentine’s Day offerings American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind. January 28, 2020 The Sour Punch and Red Vines brands are offering chewy candy and licorice in a variety of pack sizes for Valentine’s Day.Read More
Sour candy trends: Building on more adventurous palates Sour candy sees steady growth, thanks to rise in chewy candy, consumers' increasingly adventurous palates. Alyse Thompson-Richards May 17, 2019 Some of the most popular candy is leaving a sour taste in consumers' mouths - and that's exactly the point.Read More
American Licorice Co. updates Sour Punch packaging Each package features message of self-love, kindness. January 8, 2019 American Licorice Co. has unveiled a new packaging design for its Sour Punch product line. Read More
Sour Punch Bats and Pumpkins American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind. Alyse Thompson-Richards October 23, 2018 New for Halloween 2018, Sour Punch has introduced bats and pumpkin shapes in 0.5-oz. pouches, perfect for trick-or-treaters. Read More
New Red Vines, Sour Punch candy American Licorice Co., La Porte, Ind. Alyse Thompson-Richards August 16, 2018 American Licorice Co. has introduced a slew of new items, all shipping in the Summer and Fall 2018.Read More
American Licorice American Licorice turns 100, refreshes flagship Red Vines brand Company started in 1914 in Chicago. Crystal Lindell March 26, 2014 It’s been 100 years since American Licorice Co. first began doing business in a rented space on W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago in 1914.Read More