Licorice

Licorice products, including those with and without licorice extract.

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American Licorice Co. plans for expansion

The company sets out to make its La Porte facility more efficient.
January 30, 2013
American Licorice Co. has announced plans to invest $10 million in the expansion of its La Porte, Ind. manufacturing facility. The Bend, Ore.-based candy maker plans to equip and renovate its 285,000 square-foot facility. The expansion, which will include the installation of a licorice production line and the addition of a rail spur so the company can receive ingredients by rail, is expected to be completed by 2015.
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Rips Bite-Size Rippin’ Reds and Bite-Size Watermelon

The Foreign Candy Co., Inc., Hull, Iowa
November 20, 2012

 Rips has introduced two new treats to the licorice section.  


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Raisio acquires Candy Plus for €20.5 million

Company hopes it will help expansion into Eastern Europe.
November 14, 2012
Included in the price for Raisio, which operates Big Bear Confectionery in the UK, is a new capital investment of €2.3 million in fruit-licorice capability.
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Darrell Lea’s new owner thinking big

Tony Quinn hopes to launch new products, build a new factory, expand market share
October 10, 2012
Tony Quinn hopes to launch new products, build a new factory, expand market share
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Darrell Lea bought by VIP Petfoods

Australian company to close remaining retail stores, layoff 418 employees
September 5, 2012
Australian icon to close retail stores, but at least for now, Darrell Lea, will still sell its products through other channels.
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Maria Sharpova’s Sugarpova fills a niche

Tennis star creates a line that satisfies the sweet tooth
August 29, 2012
“From the moment she heard the idea, she fell in love with it,” he says. “She has got an incredible sweet tooth and her eyes lit up, like a little kid opening a Christmas present.”
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Recall

American Licorice recalls Red Vines Black Licorice Twists

Recall follows similar one by Lucky Country.
August 23, 2012

For the second time this month, a licorice company is voluntarily recalling product that potentially had too much lead.


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Lucky Country Inc., recalls licorice

Aussie Style Soft Gourmet Black Licorice with Natural Ingredients pulled
August 15, 2012
The Lincolnton, N.C.-based company has recalled Lot A3057 of Lucky Country Aussie Style Soft Gourmet Black Licorice with Natural Ingredients from Costco and Smart & FInal stores in California, Arizona, and Utah.
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Australia-based Darrell Lea soon could be for sale

Company under review, faces financial crisis
July 11, 2012

Darrell Lea, known in the United States mainly for its soft-eating licorice, has brought in PPB Advisory to conduct an ongoing review of its business after growing concerns about its ability to meet ongoing financial obligations.


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New Product

Sour Licorice Twists

The new Sour Licorice Twists cater to the all-organic consumer with a sour tooth.
April 11, 2012
Newman's Own Organics is expanding its licorice line with the introduction of these twists made with organic ingredients. The sour flavors include: sour apple, sour cherry, sour mango and sour strawberry.
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