Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # American Licorice Company For a Sweeter Start ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://americanlicorice.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Red Vines' Brand-New 'Cozy' Treat Has Fans Saying 'Don't Tempt Me With a Good Time'](https://americanlicorice.com/press/these-american-licorice-company-halloween-products-are-arriving-now-3/) - Red Vines’ dropped a new limited-edition chocolate-covered licorice—available in Red and Black flavors—perfect for holiday gifting, cozy snacking, and delighting fans with its festive packaging and decadent taste. Read Article - [SOUR PUNCH® Candy Finds Match Made in Indiana with New INDIANA PACERS® Partnership](https://americanlicorice.com/press/sour-punch-candy-finds-match-made-in-indiana-with-new-indiana-pacers-partnership/) - SOUR PUNCH®, made in Indiana, partners with the Indiana Pacers for the 2025-26 NBA season — celebrating local roots, community connections, and fan experiences - [Sour Punch to launch All Pickle Straws](https://americanlicorice.com/press/sour-punch-to-launch-all-pickle-straws/) - Sour Punch is bringing back the pickle craze with new All Pickle Straws, launching mid-November 2025. Following the viral success of Pickle Roulette Straws, this tangy, sour-sweet treat will be available exclusively at shop.amerlic.com. - [These American Licorice Company Halloween Products are Arriving Now](https://americanlicorice.com/press/these-american-licorice-company-halloween-products-are-arriving-now/) - Discover American Licorice’s limited-edition Halloween treats, including Sour Punch Frankenstraws, Red Vines in festive flavors, and organic Torie & Howard lollipops. - [16 Most Unique Candies You Can Buy At Five Below](https://americanlicorice.com/press/16-most-unique-candies-you-can-buy-at-five-below/) - Sour Punch Pickle Roulette Bites at Five Below mix fruity favorites with a surprise pickle flavor, turning candy into a bold game of chance. - [American Licorice Unveils Filled Straws, New Vines Brand](https://americanlicorice.com/press/american-licorice-unveils-filled-straws-new-vines-brand/) - American Licorice Co. launches Sour Punch Filled Straws and introduces the Vines brand with new gummies and filled ropes, bringing bold flavors and fun formats to younger consumers. - [SOUR PUNCH® and FUNPOPS® to Collaborate on Sour Flavor Freeze Pop Launch](https://americanlicorice.com/press/sour-punch-and-funpops-to-collaborate-on-sour-flavor-freeze-pop-launch/) - SOUR PUNCH & FUNPOPS team up for sour freeze pops! Get Tropical Citrus Surf, Kiwi Lagoon, & Peachy Paradise in stores summer 2025. - [Sour Punch Filled Straws Recognized as Finalist in Most Innovative New Product Award Showcase](https://americanlicorice.com/press/sour-punch-filled-straws-recognized-as-finalist-in-most-innovative-new-product-award-showcase/) - Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 innovation awards program. - [American Licorice Company and Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank Enter 5th Year of Partnership Providing Healthy Snacks for Kids](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/american-licorice-company-and-tri-city-volunteers-food-bank-enter-5th-year-of-partnership-providing-healthy-snacks-for-kids/) - Fremont, CA schools 46% face food insecurity. Tri-City Volunteers with support from American Licorice's Healthy Snacks for Kids Program, fights hunger. - [RED VINES® Candy & American Licorice™ Co. Celebrate 21st Annual National Licorice Day](https://americanlicorice.com/press/sour-punch-bacon-bites-april-fools-prank-or-next-big-thing-2/) - RED VINES® and American Licorice celebrate National Licorice Day with community partnerships, fan promotions, and the debut of new Vines Gummy Peaces. - [Another Exciting Year for American Licorice™ Company at Upcoming 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo](https://americanlicorice.com/press/another-exciting-year-for-american-licorice-company-at-upcoming-2025-sweets-snacks-expo/) - American Licorice unveils new RED VINES® and SOUR PUNCH® treats, including a youth-focused line, at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo. - [SOUR PUNCH® Bacon Bites: April Fool's Prank, or Next Big Thing?](https://americanlicorice.com/press/sour-punch-bacon-bites-april-fools-prank-or-next-big-thing/) - Is this real? SOUR PUNCH launches Bacon Bites, a blend of maple and bacon. Discover how past April Fool's pranks led to this unique candy. Get the details here! - [Black Girls Golf Elevates Diverse Women in Golf at This Year's Executive Member Retreat](https://americanlicorice.com/press/black-girls-golf-elevates-diverse-women-in-golf-at-this-years-executive-member-retreat/) - Black Girls Golf empowered a diverse group of women at their annual retreat, fostering connection and career opportunities in golf. Read Article - [SOUR PUNCH® Celebrates National Sour Candy Day with FREE Candy & Swag Giveaway at Millennium Park!](https://americanlicorice.com/press/sour-punch-celebrates-national-sour-candy-day-with-free-candy-swag-giveaway-at-millennium-park/) - Pucker up for National Sour Candy Day! SOUR PUNCH throws a candy & swag giveaway party at Millennium Park, on July 18th 2024. Fun games, photo ops, new candy, and more! - [CANDY INDUSTRY names Sour Punch Pickle Roulette Best New Product of 2023](https://americanlicorice.com/press/candy-industry-names-sour-punch-pickle-roulette-best-new-product-of-2023/) - Sour Punch Pickle Roulette takes the crown as Candy Industry’s 2023 Best New Product, driven by explosive sales and a surge in customer interest. Read Article - [American Licorice Pushes Flavor Boundaries with New Candy Lineup at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024](https://americanlicorice.com/press/american-licorice-pushes-flavor-boundaries-with-new-candy-lineup-at-sweets-snacks-expo-2024/) - American Licorice breaks candy norms with a new lineup of unexpected flavor combinations, unveiled at the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024. Read Article - [Future Black Leaders of Fishers High School Host 6th Annual Black Leadership Summit](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/future-black-leaders-host-black-leadership-summit/) - Event sponsors American Licorice Company and Butler University join hosts Future Black Leaders Club Fishers High School at the 6th annual Black Leadership Summit, bringing together over 400 Indiana high school students for a day of connection, community & empowerment. - [Get Ready to Pucker Up! Sour Punch Launches New Assorted Gummies](https://americanlicorice.com/press/get-ready-to-pucker-up-sour-punch-launches-new-assorted-gummies/) - May 2024 Sour candy fans pucker up for the launch of Sour Punch’s new electrifyingly flavored assorted gummies! Read Article - [Red Vines Sweetens National Licorice Day with Movie Lovers Club Box Launch and Delicious Giveaway](https://americanlicorice.com/press/red-vines-sweetens-national-licorice-day-with-movie-lovers-club-box-launch-and-delicious-giveaway/) - Red Vines celebrates National Licorice Day 2024 with a movie night fan bundle featuring a sweet treat giveaway! Read Article - [American Licorice Company Expands Giving Tuesday Efforts to Support Local Nonprofits](https://americanlicorice.com/press/american-licorice-company-expands-giving-tuesday-efforts-to-support-local-nonprofits/) - American Licorice Company dives deeper into community support by expanding their Giving Tuesday efforts to empower local nonprofits. Read Article - [Cheers to Your Well-Being, From Your Friends at Torie & Howard](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/cheers-to-your-well-being-from-your-friends-at-torie-howard/) - January often comes with a newfangled outlook for the year ahead, but it doesn't have to. After all, you're the same awesome "you" whether you tackle a long list of goals or not! - [Together we STAND](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/together-we-stand/) - American Licorice Company (ALC) is making a deeper investment in the local community by harnessing the power of mentoring. Together with Boys & Girls Clubs of La Porte County, ALC is launching a new program called STAND, Striving Together Ahead to New Dreams. Hear more from our Senior Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Bwana Clements, about the STAND program and the impact it hopes to make. - [Thank You for Being Our Friend, Betty](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/red-vines-candy-betty-white-celebration/) - Betty White spent almost 100 years making us smile. We’re happy to know that for so many of those years, Red Vines candy was there to return the favor. - [Changing the Game](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/red-vines-and-black-girls-golf-draft/) - Red Vines super fan, Tiffany Fitzgerald, sat down with us on National Women & Girls in Sports Day to talk about how playing the game of golf is changing women’s lives, and how Black Girls Golf is working to literally change the game. - [Red Vines in Retrospect: Our History in Hollywood](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/red-vines-candy-and-hollywood-california/) - The first Red Vines Original Red Twist appeared in the 50's, but the history of Red Vines candy & Hollywood goes way back. - [The Future of Food: Our Visit to Rodale Institute](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/the-future-of-food-our-visit-to-rodale-institute/) - RODALE INSTITUTE has led in regenerative organic farming for decades. See what we learned from our new partners about changing the future of food, on our first visit to the farm. - [Associate Spotlight: Leslie from the Lonestar State](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/associate-spotlight-leslie-from-the-lonestar-state/) - Leslie Alvarez made history as the first hire for ALC's new Texas location. See what she says about what makes Texas special & what she sees for her future. - [Climate Impact Partners Delivering Action on Climate Change](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/alc-climate-impact-partners-deliver-action-on-climate-change/) - We are proud to continue our work with CLIMATE IMPACT PARTNERS, who are helping offset our emissions with projects that deliver sustainable development impacts. - [Bella Bauer: Still Dancing](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/bella-bauer-still-dancing-a-story-of-embracing-your-punch/) - Miss Indiana South Bend Outstanding Teen Bella Bauer won't let epilepsy define her. Now she advocates for others, truly embodying the phrase EMBRACE YOUR PUNCH. - [Life With(out) Labels](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/life-without-labels-alc-pride-month-roundtable/) - To celebrate Pride Month, two ALC LGBTQ+ community members and two allies met to share experiences, perspectives, and practical advice for allies. - [LGBTQ+ Artists to Watch](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/love-is-love-at-alc/) - Our hands may be busy making candy, but our hearts are in the arts! As part of our celebrations of Pride Month, American Licorice Company and our brands have featured fantastic LGBTQ+ artists all throughout June. Here’s a recap of everyone we’ve introduced and their beautiful artwork. Be sure to give them a follow and show some love! - [Investing in Impact | Our Volunteers: “From the Forge”](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/alc-volunteers-investing-in-impact/) - On National Volunteer Recognition Day, SOUR PUNCH's Mellissa Miller shares how she makes an impact by volunteering - in our new edition of Investing In Impact! - [National Licorice Day Celebrations Throughout the Years](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/national-licorice-day-celebrations-throughout-the-years/) - Did you know? National Licorice Day is April 12th! The national holiday was created in 2004 by the National Confectioners Association and Licorice International. However, tasty licorice candy has been around much longer than that. Here at American Licorice Company, we got our licorice-making start back in 1914! This year, join us as we take a look back at some of our favorite ways we’ve celebrated National Licorice Day. - [The Food That Brings Us Together](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/food-that-brings-us-together-fremonts-tri-city-volunteers/) - Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank is working to serve its diverse communities with dignity. Marly Beck shares how her passion for food systems meets purpose at TCV. - [Amazing Women in Candy: Torie Burke](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/amazing-women-in-candy-torie-burke/) - When organic candy brand Torie & Howard joined American Licorice, so did Torie Burke. Meet an amazing innovator who built her brand on passion, purpose & grit. - [Skip the Straw & Make a Difference](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/skip-the-straw-and-make-a-difference/) - February 25th is National Skip the Straw Day, so let's get down to some straw business! If you haven’t already tried it, we highly recommend using yummy Red Vines Twists or Sour Punch Straws as replacements for plastic straws that are likely to land in our oceans. Beyond inspiring tasty straw alternatives, Skip the Straw Day serves as a reminder of the small actions we can take to better protect our planet. - [Amazing Women in Candy: Karen Browning](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/amazing-women-in-candy-karen-browning/) - Karen Browning arrived at American Licorice Company 17 years ago, and has no regrets. But her work is about more Sour Punch product innovation. She's here to show working women that they matter. - [Mother’s Day Roundtable](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/mothers-day-alc-roundtable-talk/) - This Mother's Day, Moms of American Licorice came together to talk the joys and challenges of motherhood, mental health & making it through mom guilt. - [Being Doubted Made Me Better: ALC's Women in Manufacturing](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/how-alc-female-manufacturing-leaders-are-making-a-difference/) - American Licorice Company is home to 15 female shift coaches & team leads who help drive Sour Punch candy's operations in La Porte, IN. See what drew them to manufacturing, what keeps them going, and why the industry needs more women. - [A Sweeter Start to Second Semester: On the Road with Kids In Need Foundation](https://americanlicorice.com/blog/a-sweeter-start-to-second-semester-with-kids-in-need-foundation/) - This winter, we hit the road with Kids In Need Foundation to support two of their mid-year school supply replenishment initiatives, HALFTIME and SUPER GOAL! See more from our team’s cross-country travels, as they met some amazing young people & their equally amazing educators. - [Future Black Leaders Look Forward to Fourth Annual Juneteenth Jubilee at Connor Prairie](https://americanlicorice.com/press/future-black-leaders-look-forward-to-fourth-annual-juneteenth-jubilee-at-connor-prairie/) - The fourth annual Fishers Juneteenth Jubilee has been organized and created by students from Fishers High School’s Future Black Leaders Club, with American Licorice Company joining as this year’s event sponsor. Read Article - [Theo Chocolate To Merge With American Licorice](https://americanlicorice.com/press/theo-chocolate-to-merge-with-american-licorice/) - Candy & Snack Today announces Theo Chocolate will merge with American Licorice Company in a deal expected to close in the third quarter. Read Article - [American Licorice Honored by Health Rosetta for Health Plan](https://americanlicorice.com/press/american-licorice-honored-by-health-rosetta-for-health-plan/) - American Licorice was recently recognized by Health Rosetta, an organization which helps public & private employers and unions provide better care for 157 million Americans, as having one of America’s best health plans. Read Article - [American Licorice Receives 2023 Buyer's Choice Award at ECRM](https://americanlicorice.com/press/american-licorice-receives-2023-buyers-choice-award-at-ecrm/) - Sour Punch Pickle Roulette Straws receive 2023 Buyer’s Choice Award for Best Novelty Candy at summer ECRM conference. 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