American Licorice Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Confectionery |
| Founded | 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Fate | Planned merger with Theo Chocolate (announced June 28, 2023) |
| Headquarters | La Porte , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Snaps, Red Vines, Fruit Vines, Sour Punch, Super Ropes, Sour Extinguishers |
| Owner | Candy Alliance LLC (since November 1999) |
| Parent | Candy Alliance LLC |
| Website | www |
American Licorice Company is a confectionery producer originating in Chicago in 1914, currently with its main office located in La Porte, Indiana. The company maintains production plants in both La Porte and Union City, California.
History
The firm extended its reach to the West Coast in 1925 by establishing a facility in San Francisco. During that same year, it crafted licorice shoes featured in Charlie Chaplin's film The Gold Rush. In 1971, the San Francisco plant was relocated to Union City.
In November 1999, American Licorice became part of Candy Alliance LLC, a coalition that includes Ferrara Pan, Spangler, Goetze's, and NECCO. This partnership focuses on joint ingredient procurement to reduce expenses, collaborative marketing efforts, shared distribution strategies, and cooperative product innovation.
The company gained television exposure in 2008 on the show Unwrapped, highlighting its Sour Punch straws. Additionally, it produces the Sour Extinguishers candy line.
In 2011, employees organized a strike aiming to safeguard their healthcare benefits.
On August 22, 2012, a recall was issued for Red Vines Black Licorice Twists due to detected lead contamination.
Most recently, on June 28, 2023, American Licorice revealed plans to merge with Seattle-based Theo Chocolate.
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